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Couscous (cooked) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density3.4 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 14% · 3.8 g
Carbs 85% · 23.2 g
Fat 1% · 0.2 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 21.8 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Couscous (cooked) · per 100 g
Calories112
Total Fat 0.2 g0% DV
Saturated Fat 0 g0% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 5 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 23.2 g8% DV
Fiber 1.4 g5% DV
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 3.8 g8% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 8 mg · Iron 0.4 mg · Potassium 58 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 112 |
| 1 cup, cooked | 157 g | 175.8 |
| 1 cup, dry, yields | 528 g | 591.4 |
| 1 oz, dry, yields | 86 g | 96.3 |
Protein per calorie
Couscous (cooked) delivers 3.4 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
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FAQ
How many calories are in Couscous (cooked)?
Couscous (cooked) has 112 calories per 100 grams, which is about 175.8 calories per 1 cup, cooked.
How much protein is in Couscous (cooked)?
Couscous (cooked) has 3.8 g of protein per 100 grams — 3.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Couscous (cooked) keto-friendly?
Couscous (cooked) has 21.8 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Couscous (cooked) vegan?
Couscous (cooked) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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