Cooked couscous: calories and nutrition facts
Cooked couscous has 164 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Plate (180 g), has 295 kcal.
- Calories
- 164 kcal
- Protein
- 5.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 31 g
- Fat
- 0.9 g
Per 100 g
Cooked couscous: how many calories?
Cooked couscous has 164 kcal per 100 g, with 5.8 g protein, 31 g carbs and 0.9 g fat. A 180 g serving (1 Plate) has 295 kcal. That is less than the average for Cereals (337 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein15%
- Carbohydrates80%
- Fat5%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- Protein
- 10.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55.8 g
- Fat
- 1.6 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (180 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 295 kcal |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1.6 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g | 55.8 g |
| of which sugars | 3.4 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 5 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 10.5 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 27 mg |
| Water | 59 g | 106.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 27 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 239 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 47 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(164 kcal) | 8% |
| Fat(0.9 g) | 1% |
| of which saturated fat(0.2 g) | 1% |
| Carbohydrates(31 g) | 12% |
| of which sugars(3.4 g) | 4% |
| Protein(5.8 g) | 12% |
| Salt(0.04 g) | 1% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Cooked couscous: frequently asked questions
Cooked couscous: how many calories per serving?
A 180 g serving (1 Plate) has 295 kcal.
Cooked couscous: how much protein?
Cooked couscous contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, 12% of the 50 g reference intake.
Cooked couscous: how much fibre?
Cooked couscous provides 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g, 11% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Cooked couscous: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 61 g of this food.
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