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Couscous (cooked)
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Couscous (cooked) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, cooked · 157 g

Calories
176
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    6g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    37g
    85% of calories
  • Fat
    0.3g
    2% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Couscous (cooked) (1 cup, cooked, 157 g) has 176 calories, with 6 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in selenium (79% DV).

Per 100 g
112cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.4g
Net carbs
34g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.2g
0.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Selenium79%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin10%
  • Pantothenic acid12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, cooked (157 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.2 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)24 μg
6%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium13 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
7%
Potassium91 mg
2%
Magnesium13 mg
3%
Phosphorus35 mg
5%
Zinc0.4 mg
4%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0.1 mg
6%
Selenium43 μg
79%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 176 calories

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

  • 33min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 21min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 15min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 25min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Couscous (cooked)?

One serving of Couscous (cooked) (1 cup, cooked) has 176 calories, which works out to 112 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Couscous (cooked) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Couscous (cooked) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Couscous (cooked)?

7.9 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Couscous (cooked)?

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

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