Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 serving |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 112 kcal | 224 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 7.6 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 700 mg |
Where it stands in its category
Cooked Couscous ranks #2 of 63 in the Rice/Pasta category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 162 kcal per 100 g, so it is 31% below average. 14% of its calories come from protein; weak as a protein source, pair it with protein.
Burning the 224 kcal in one 1 serving (200 g) takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 22 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Share of a daily budget
One serving of Cooked Couscous is 11% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Boiled Buckwheat (95 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Whole Wheat Pasta (5.3 g/100 g), Boiled Quinoa (4.4 g/100 g)
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