Couscous with Artichoke and Feta⏱ 20 min total

Couscous with Artichoke and Feta

Per 1 serving · 265 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
406
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    66g
    64% of calories
  • Fat
    9g
    19% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Couscous with Artichoke and Feta (265 g) has 406 calories, with 18 g of protein, 66 g of carbohydrates and 9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in protein (35% DV), dietary fiber (64% DV) and Vitamin K (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 44% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
153cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.4g
Net carbs
48g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
18g
3.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein35%
  • Dietary fiber64%
  • Vitamin K27%
  • Thiamine20%
  • Riboflavin (B2)41%
  • Niacin27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C14%
  • Choline12%
  • Potassium13%
  • Selenium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium44%
  • Saturated fat29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Cook couscous according to package directions. Cover the sauce pan and remove from heat or turn the heat off immediately. Let the couscous sit undisturbed for about 10 minutes until it has absorbed all the water.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous and chopped artichokes.

  3. 3

    Add the crumbled feta cheese to the couscous and artichoke mixture.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the dried oregano and salt and pepper over the salad ingredients.

  5. 5

    Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (265 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A50 μg
6%
Vitamin C12 mg
14%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K33 μg
27%
Thiamine0.2 mg
20%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
41%
Niacin4 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
27%
Folate (B9)175 μg
44%
Vitamin B121 μg
27%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
30%
Choline64 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium252 mg
25%
Iron2 mg
29%
Potassium619 mg
13%
Magnesium107 mg
25%
Phosphorus349 mg
50%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper0.3 mg
38%
Manganese1 mg
41%
Selenium6 μg
11%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0.3 μg—
Arginine0.5 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene26 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol47 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 406 calories

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

  • 77min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 49min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 34min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 57min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Couscous with Artichoke and Feta?

One serving of Couscous with Artichoke and Feta (1 serving) has 406 calories, which works out to 153 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Couscous with Artichoke and Feta high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (35% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Couscous with Artichoke and Feta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 64% 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 with Artichoke and Feta?

1002 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Couscous with Artichoke and Feta?

3.3 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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