Couscous (cooked) nutrition facts
100 grams of couscous, cooked contain 112 calories, 3.8 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of selenium (50% DV). Most of its calories (85%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories112
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.16 g0%
Saturated fat 0.03 g0%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 5 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 23.2 g8%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g5%
Total sugars 0.1 g
Protein 3.79 g8%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 8 mg1%
Iron 0.38 mg2%
Potassium 58 mg1%
* 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.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 14%Carbs 85%Fat 1%
112calories
3.79 gprotein
23.2 gcarbs
0.16 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Selenium50%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.37 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 3.3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 27.5 µg | 50% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 72.6 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Couscous (cooked) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | 284 | -61% |
| Protein | 3.79 g | 8.81 g | -57% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 58.5 g | -60% |
| Total fat | 0.16 g | 2.25 g | -93% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 5.77 g | -76% |
| Total sugars | 0.1 g | 0.94 g | -89% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 94.9 mg | -95% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169700. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.