⏱ 30 min total

Balsamic Tomato Couscous

Name: Balsamic Tomato Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Chicken broth; ¼ tbsp, leaves Basil; ¼ cup Couscous; ½ tsp Garlic; ½ Italian tomato Tomatoes; ¾ tsp Olive oil; ⅜ tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Per 1 serving · 146 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

211

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.8g
13% of calories
Carbs
37g
71% of calories
Fat
3.7g
16% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Balsamic Tomato Couscous (146 g) has 211 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 3.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in manganese (22% DV).

Per 100 g

145cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.2g

Net carbs

34g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.8g

1.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Manganese22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin K11%
Niacin13%
Pantothenic acid12%
Iron16%
Phosphorus14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 10 min

1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium pan.
2
Add the basil and garlic, stir, then add the couscous. Cover the pan and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
3
Chop the tomatoes.
4
In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes.
5
Once the couscous is ready, add the tomato mixture and mix well.
6
Serve hot or cold.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (146 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	13 μg	1%
Vitamin C	5 mg	5%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	14 μg	11%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	3%
Niacin	2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	17 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	12%
Choline	5 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	34 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	222 mg	5%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	96 mg	14%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	16%
Manganese	1 mg	22%
Selenium	0.2 μg	0%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	32 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	141 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	800 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 211 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

40min
Walking (3.5 mph)
25min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
30min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Balsamic Tomato Couscous?

One serving of Balsamic Tomato Couscous (1 serving) has 211 calories, which works out to 145 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Balsamic Tomato Couscous high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Balsamic Tomato Couscous keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Balsamic Tomato Couscous?

147 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Balsamic Tomato Couscous?

1.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (146 g)

Calories211

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.7g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 147mg	6%
Total carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary fiber 2.8g	10%
Total sugars 1.9g
Protein 6.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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