Calories in Couscous (cooked)

Couscous (cooked) has about 168 calories per 1 cup (150 g), with 5.7 g protein, 34.8 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 112 kcal.

Mostly carbs
168kcal
Calories · 1 cup (150 g)
5.7g
Protein · 1 cup (150 g)
34.8g
Carbs · 1 cup (150 g)
0.3g
Fat · 1 cup (150 g)
Carbs 84%Protein 14%Fat 2%share of calories

Couscous (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cup (150 g)168 kcal5.7 g34.8 g0.3 g
1 bowl (250 g)280 kcal9.5 g58 g0.5 g
100 g112 kcal3.8 g23.2 g0.2 g

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Couscous (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup (150 g)
Calories112 kcal168 kcal
Protein3.8 g5.7 g
Carbohydrates23.2 g34.8 g
Fat0.2 g0.3 g
Fibre1.4 g2.1 g
Sugar0.1 g0.2 g
Sodium5 mg8 mg
Calcium8 mg12 mg
Iron0.4 mg0.6 mg
Potassium58 mg87 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Couscous (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Couscous (cooked) is low in calories for its volume at 112 kcal per 100 g. About 84% of its calories come from carbs, 14% from protein and 2% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 cup (150 g) (168 kcal) takes about 34 min of brisk walking or 15 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Couscous (cooked): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Couscous (cooked)?

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One serving of Couscous (cooked), 1 cup (150 g), has roughly 168 calories, with 5.7 g protein, 34.8 g carbohydrates, 0.3 g fat and 2.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Couscous (cooked)?

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100 g of Couscous (cooked) has 112 kcal, with 3.8 g protein, 23.2 g carbs, 0.2 g fat, 1.4 g fibre and 0.1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Couscous (cooked)?

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Couscous (cooked) has 3.8 g protein per 100 g (5.7 g in 1 cup (150 g)). Protein provides about 14% of its calories.

Is Couscous (cooked) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 112 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Couscous (cooked)?

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Burning roughly 168 kcal takes about 34 minutes of brisk walking or 15 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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