Couscous whole wheat

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Zinda

Couscous whole wheat contains 289 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 45 g (45 g) provides about 130 kcal.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 351 kcal per 100 g across 728 products.

100 g provides 100% of the Daily Value for manganese, 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 20% of the Daily Value for zinc.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Couscous whole wheat by Zinda, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
289kcal per 100 g
13.3 gprotein
62.2 gcarbohydrates
2.2 gfat
130kcal in serving, 45 g (45 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 289 kcal
Total fat L 2.2 g 3%
Saturated fat L 0.44 g 2%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 0 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 62.2 g 23%
Dietary fiber L 8.9 g 32%
Total sugars L 2.2 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 13.3 g 27%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin E L 0.1 mg0.7%
Vitamin B6 L 0.094 mg6%
Calcium L 22.2 mg2%
Iron L 3.3 mg19%
Magnesium L 26.5 mg6%
Phosphorus L 102 mg8%
Potassium L 389 mg8%
Zinc L 2.2 mg20%
Copper L 0.3 mg33%
Manganese L 2.3 mg100%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 17%Carbohydrates: 77%Fat: 6%289kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrates 77%
  • Fat 6%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Manganese100%Copper33%Zinc20%Iron19%Potassium8%Phosphorus8%Magnesium6%Vitamin B66%Calcium2%Vitamin E0.7%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein13.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
  • Fiber8.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
  • Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
  • Fat2.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
  • Saturated fat0.44 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
  • Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water12.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Other components (2)
Water L12.1 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Zinda
Barcode
0812050004415
Quantity
907g
Label serving
45 g
Category
Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

100% whole wheat semolina

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0812050004415. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Couscous whole wheat?

100 g of Couscous whole wheat has 289 kcal. Serving, 45 g (45 g): about 130 kcal.

Is Couscous whole wheat high in protein?

Couscous whole wheat contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 45 g (45 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 12 g).

How many carbs are in Couscous whole wheat?

Couscous whole wheat has 62.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.9 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Couscous whole wheat?

Couscous whole wheat contains 2.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.44 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Couscous whole wheat contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (100% DV), copper (33% DV), zinc (20% DV) and iron (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Couscous whole wheat?

100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated April 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.