Couscous (dry) nutrition facts

100 grams of couscous, dry contain 376 calories, 13 g of protein, 77 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (34% DV), copper (27% DV), protein (26% DV) and pantothenic acid (B5) (25% DV). Most of its calories (84%) come from carbs.

Nutrition Facts
Calories376
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.64 g1%
Saturated fat 0.12 g1%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 10 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 77.4 g28%
Dietary fiber 5 g18%
Protein 12.8 g26%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 24 mg2%
Iron 1.08 mg6%
Potassium 166 mg4%

* 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 84%Fat 2%
376calories
12.8 gprotein
77.4 gcarbs
0.64 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Manganese34%
  • Copper27%
  • Protein26%
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)25%
  • Niacin (B3)22%
  • Dietary fiber18%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.16 mg14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.08 mg6%
Niacin (B3)3.49 mg22%
Pantothenic acid (B5)1.24 mg25%
Vitamin B60.11 mg6%
Folate20 µg5%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium24 mg2%
Iron1.08 mg6%
Potassium166 mg4%
Magnesium44 mg10%
Phosphorus170 mg14%
Zinc0.83 mg8%
Copper0.25 mg27%
Manganese0.78 mg34%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.12 g1%
Monounsaturated fat0.09 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.25 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water8.56 g-

How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta

Per 100 gCouscous (dry)Category averageDifference
Calories376284+32%
Protein12.8 g8.81 g+45%
Total carbohydrate77.4 g58.5 g+32%
Total fat0.64 g2.25 g-72%
Dietary fiber5 g5.77 g-13%
Sodium10 mg94.9 mg-89%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169699. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.