Medium Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Shahia
Medium Couscous contains 273 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 55 g, 55 g (55 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 0% 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 356 kcal per 100 g across 5,200 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 56.4 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 1.8 g | |
| Protein L | 9.1 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0.65 mg | 4% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 86%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12.5 g)
- Sugars1.8 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 273 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.4 g | 56.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
100% durum 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Medium Couscous?
100 g of Medium Couscous has 273 kcal. Serving, 55 g, 55 g (55 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Medium Couscous?
Medium Couscous contains 9.1 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 55 g, 55 g (55 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.5 g).
How many carbs are in Medium Couscous?
Medium Couscous has 56.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Medium Couscous?
Medium Couscous contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Medium Couscous?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1863374. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 29, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0783963004918. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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