Couscous
Packaged product Grains et pâtes alimentaires Tesco
Couscous contains 164 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 35 g (35 g) provides about 57 kcal.
Roughly 79 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16 % from protein and 5 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains et pâtes alimentaires on FoodFactly, where the median is 352 kcal per 100 g across 597 products.
100 g provides 100 % of the Daily Value for manganèse, 33 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 21 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (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 | 0,9 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0,2 g | 1 % |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 11,4 mg | 0,5 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 31,3 g | 11 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 3 g | 11 % |
| Total sugars L | 3,7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 6,3 g | 13 % |
| Vitamine C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E L | 0,1 mg | 0,7 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,25 mg | 21 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,063 mg | 5 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 2,2 mg | 14 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,54 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,094 mg | 6 % |
| Calcium L | 16,9 mg | 1 % |
| Fer L | 0,92 mg | 5 % |
| Magnésium L | 26,5 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphore L | 102 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium L | 152 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc L | 2,2 mg | 20 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,3 mg | 33 % |
| Manganèse 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 16 %
- Carbohydrates 79 %
- Fat 5 %
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
- Protein6,3 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 12 g)
- Fiber3 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 3,5 g)
- Sugars3,7 gin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 2,5 g)
- Fat0,9 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 1,9 g)
- Saturated fat0,2 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 0,4 g)
- Sodium11,4 mgabove the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,8 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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées L | 0,14 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées 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 |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) L | 0,49 g |
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 12,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5000358966084
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (35 g)
- Category
- Semoules de blé dur pour couscous
- Packaging
- en:mixed-plastic-bag
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
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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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholewheat Couscous Tesco | 164 | 6,5 g | 30 g | 1 g |
| 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 |
| Couscous ( Moyen ) L'ÉPI D'OR | 159 | 6,4 g | 33 g | 0,67 g |
| Graines de couscous aux épices douces Si Bon | 171 | 5,9 g | 26 g | 4,1 g |
| Couscous Jonas | 157 | 5,9 g | 30,9 g | 0,7 g |
| Couscous parfume aux epices du monde Tipiak | 174 | 5,6 g | 33 g | 1,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Couscous?
100 g of Couscous has 164 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 35 g (35 g): about 57 kcal.
How much protein is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 6,3 g of protein per 100 g (13 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,2 g in serving, 1 portion, 35 g (35 g). About 16 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains et pâtes alimentaires, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 31,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 3,7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 0,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,2 g is saturated (1 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganèse (100 % DV), cuivre (33 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (21 % DV), zinc (20 % DV) and Niacine (B3) (14 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Couscous?
100 g contains 11,4 mg of sodium, 0,5 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 16 octobre 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000358966084. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 16 octobre 2026. Imported 7 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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