Couscous and Keto Diet - Are They Keto-Friendly
Is Couscous Keto?
Couscous has a high net carbohydrate content of 34 grams per cup (serving size).
Couscous should be avoided while on the Keto diet, or you should limit your intake to 1/4 cup as part of a larger meal.
Grain-based foods such as couscous, bread, rice, and pasta are not on the list of approved Keto foods.
One serving size of couscous (157 grams) provides:
Calories: 176
Protein: 6 grams
Fat: 0.25 grams
Total carbs: 36.5 grams
Net Carbs
A standard Keto Diet recommends a net carb consumption limit of 20g-30g per day (for 2000 calorie diet). Caviar has 34g of net carbs per serving, so too much consumption can kick you out of Ketosis, particularly since the one-cup serving of couscous could potentially risk you losing your state of ketosis.
Summary
Couscous contains high net carbohydrate content and a lack of fat, the opposite of the keto diet.
Couscous is not a keto-friendly food because it is high in net carbs and low in fat.
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