Wholewheat Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Tesco
Wholewheat Couscous contains 164 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 80 g (80 g) provides about 131 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 352 kcal per 100 g across 597 products.
100 g provides 100% of the Daily Value for manganese, 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 21% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 30 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Total sugars L | 1.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 6.5 g | 13% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.54 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.094 mg | 6% |
| Calcium L | 16.9 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.92 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 26.5 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 102 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper L | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese L | 2.3 mg | 100% |
% 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%
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
- Protein6.5 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber4.5 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
- Fat1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.25 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium5 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 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
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.52 g |
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.034 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.49 g |
Other components (2)
| Water L | 12.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5051399360447
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (80 g)
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
- Packaging
- Plastic
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Durum Wholewheat Semolina.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous Tesco | 164 | 6.3 g | 31.3 g | 0.9 g |
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| Couscous Parfumé aux épices douces Tipiak | 162 | 5.7 g | 31 g | 1.3 g |
| Couscous parfumé aux épices douces Tipiak | 162 | 5.7 g | 31 g | 1.3 g |
| Moroccan Style Cous Cous Coop | 162 | 4.2 g | 26 g | 4.1 g |
| Graine couscous parfumé aux épices du monde tipiak | 166 | 5.8 g | 32 g | 1.5 g |
| Couscous ( Moyen ) L'ÉPI D'OR | 159 | 6.4 g | 33 g | 0.67 g |
| Mediterranean style cous cous Supervalu | 159 | 4.4 g | 24 g | 4.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wholewheat Couscous?
100 g of Wholewheat Couscous has 164 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 80 g (80 g): about 131 kcal.
How much protein is in Wholewheat Couscous?
Wholewheat Couscous contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.2 g in serving, 1 serving, 80 g (80 g). About 17% 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 Wholewheat Couscous?
Wholewheat Couscous has 30 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.5 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Wholewheat Couscous?
Wholewheat Couscous contains 1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.25 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Wholewheat Couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (100% DV), copper (33% DV), Thiamin (B1) (21% DV), zinc (20% DV) and Niacin (B3) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Wholewheat Couscous?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 25, 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 5051399360447. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 25, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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