Giant Cous cous

Packaged product Grains et pâtes alimentaires Sainsbury's

Giant Cous cous contains 103 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 35 g (35 g) provides about 36 kcal.

Roughly 78 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16 % from protein and 6 % 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 346 kcal per 100 g across 91 products.

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

Giant Cous cous by Sainsbury's, product photo
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103kcal per 100 g
3,9 gprotein
19,3 gcarbohydrates
0,7 gfat
36kcal in serving, 1 serving, 35 g (35 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 103 kcal
Total fat L 0,7 g 0,9 %
Saturated fat L 0,5 g 3 %
Sodium L 8 mg 0,3 %
Total carbohydrates L 19,3 g 7 %
Dietary fiber L 1,7 g 6 %
Total sugars L 0,6 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 3,9 g 8 %

% 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: 78 %Fat: 6 %103kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 16 %
  • Carbohydrates 78 %
  • Fat 6 %

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

Nutritional insights

  • Protein3,9 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 11,7 g)
  • Fiber1,7 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 3,4 g)
  • Sugars0,6 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 2,2 g)
  • Fat0,7 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 1,6 g)
  • Saturated fat0,5 gin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 0,4 g)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
00447782
Quantity
300 g
Label serving
1 serving (35 g)
Category
Semoules de blé dur pour 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

giant plain cous cous (wheat)

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

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FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Organic Couscous Waitrose 111 3,8 g 22,3 g 0,5 g
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Wholewheat Giant Couscous M&S Food 114 4,4 g 19,6 g 1 g
Giant Cous Cous Asda 121 4,3 g 23 g 0,9 g
Giant wholewheat couscous Waitrose & partners 129 5,2 g 22,7 g 0,8 g
Couscou Sainsbury's 130 7 g 29,7 g 1,1 g
Couscous The Foodie Market 135 5,4 g 29 g 0,9 g

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Giant Cous cous?

100 g of Giant Cous cous has 103 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 35 g (35 g): about 36 kcal.

How much protein is in Giant Cous cous?

Giant Cous cous contains 3,9 g of protein per 100 g (8 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,4 g in serving, 1 serving, 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 11,7 g).

How many carbs are in Giant Cous cous?

Giant Cous cous has 19,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,7 g of fiber and 0,6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Giant Cous cous?

Giant Cous cous contains 0,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,5 g is saturated (3 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Giant Cous cous?

100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0,3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 19 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 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 00447782. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 19 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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