Couscous nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Couscous, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Couscous
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 112 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Couscous glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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65 (medium) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 22 (high) |
| Insulin index ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. | 84 ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 22 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, cooked (157 g) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 1.1 (acidic) |
| Oxalates | 65 mg ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8229448 |
Couscous calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of couscous | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 112 | |
| Calories in 1 oz, dry, yields | 96 | 86 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, cooked | 176 | 157 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, dry, yields | 591 | 528 g |
| Calories for different varieties of couscous | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Couscous, cooked (this food) | 112 | 100 g |
| Couscous, dry | 376 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Couscous
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 3.4 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 296 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 89 g |
Couscous Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Couscous glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Couscous Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.39mg of 15mg
2.6%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.19mg of 1mg
16%
Vitamin B2:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.2%
Vitamin B3:
2.9mg of 16mg
18%
Vitamin B5:
1.1mg of 5mg
22%
Vitamin B6:
0.15mg of 1mg
12%
Folate:
45µg of 400µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0.3µg of 120µg
0.25%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.8 g of 50 g
3.8 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
23.2 g of 300 g
23.2 g (8% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
72.6 g of 2,000 g
72.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
147mg of 280mg
53%
Threonine:
300mg of 1,050mg
29%
Isoleucine:
441mg of 1,400mg
32%
Leucine:
777mg of 2,730mg
28%
Lysine:
219mg of 2,100mg
10%
Methionine:
177mg of 1,050mg
17%
Phenylalanine:
552mg of 1,750mg
32%
Valine:
486mg of 1,820mg
27%
Histidine:
231mg of 700mg
33%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.06 g
Fiber content ratio for Couscous
Sugar:
0.1 g
Fiber:
1.4 g
Other:
22 g
All nutrients for Couscous per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% | 71% |
2.4 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 3.8g | 9% | 67% |
1.3 times more than Broccoli
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| Protein per 100 calories | 3.4g | N/A | 57% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 296kcal | N/A | 40% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 89g | N/A | 30% | |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0% | 90% |
208.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 23g | 8% | 32% |
1.2 times less than Rice
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| Net carbs | 22g | N/A | 31% |
2.5 times less than Chocolate
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | 79% |
17.5 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 8mg | 1% | 79% |
15.6 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 58mg | 2% | 86% |
2.5 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 5% | 80% |
6.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | 55% |
89.7 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 5% | 70% |
3.5 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 2% | 74% |
24.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 3% | 81% |
8.3 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | 50% |
11.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 4% | 38% | |
| Selenium | 28µg | 50% | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 5% | 58% |
4.2 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 82% |
4.8 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 6% | 62% |
9.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | 42% |
3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | 68% |
2.3 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | 48% |
1016 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 15µg | 4% | 39% |
4.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | 86% |
203.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | 49% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | N/A | 81% |
445.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | N/A | 81% |
737.1 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 45% |
6.2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | 49% |
7.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | 47% |
6.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.26mg | 0% | 47% |
9.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | 52% |
6.2 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.06mg | 0% | 47% |
1.6 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.18mg | 0% | 45% |
3.6 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.16mg | 0% | 48% |
12.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.08mg | 0% | 47% |
9.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
0.25%
Total Fat
0.16g
0.13%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.22%
Sodium 5mg
7.7%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
5.6%
Dietary Fiber
1.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3.8g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
8mg
0.8%
Iron
0.38mg
4.8%
Potassium
58mg
1.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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