Moroccan style couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury's
Moroccan style couscous contains 208 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 208 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 352 kcal per 100 g across 698 products.
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for manganese, 14% of the Daily Value for selenium and 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 208 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 244 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 34.7 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 10.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Protein L | 5.3 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.035 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 7.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.007 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) L | 17.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.001 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 25.7 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium L | 14.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 42 mg | 3% |
| Potassium L | 142 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.36 mg | 3% |
| Copper L | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese L | 0.36 mg | 15% |
| Selenium L | 7.5 µg | 14% |
| Iodine L | 14.9 µg | 10% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein5.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber3.7 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Sugars10.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
- Fat4.6 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium244 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 9.6 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 268 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 63.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.007 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01196573
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
- Packaging
- en:ldpe-film,en:pet-pot
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Couscous (31%) (Durum Wheat Semolina), Water, Chickpeas (13%), Sugar, Raisins, Rapeseed Oil, Apricots (3%) (Apricots, Rice Flour, Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), Cranberries, Red Wine Vinegar, Parsley, Salt, Lemon Juice, Honey, Coriander, Tomato Purée, Spices, Black Pepper, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Red Chilli, Cornflour, Cinnamon Powder, Sunflower Oil, Mustard Seeds, Cumin Powder, Cardamom, Coriander Powder, Stabiliser: Pectin.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: ChickpeasSugarRapeseed (canola) oilVinegarSaltHoneyTomatoGarlicCinnamonSunflower oil
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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 Moroccan style couscous?
100 g of Moroccan style couscous has 208 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 208 kcal.
How much protein is in Moroccan style couscous?
Moroccan style couscous contains 5.3 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.3 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Moroccan style couscous?
Moroccan style couscous has 34.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.7 g of fiber and 10.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Moroccan style couscous?
Moroccan style couscous contains 4.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Moroccan style couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (15% DV), selenium (14% DV), copper (12% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Moroccan style couscous?
100 g contains 244 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 20, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01196573. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 20, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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