Couscous calories
Per 100 g, couscous has 112 kcal, 3.8 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber. A usual serving of 157 g lands near 176 kcal.
A serving covers about 9% of the 2,000 kcal reference day used on US nutrition labels.
A real serving: 158 to 193 kcal
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (157 g) |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 112 | 176 |
| Protein, g | 3.8 | 6.0 |
| Fat, g | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Carbs, g | 23.2 | 36.4 |
| Fiber, g | 1.4 | 2.2 |
Calories by portion
| Portions | Most likely | Range, kcal | Steps to burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ · 78 g | 88 kcal | 79-97 | 2,700 |
| 1 · 157 g | 176 kcal | 158-193 | 5,500 |
| 1½ · 236 g | 264 kcal | 237-290 | 8,200 |
| 2 · 314 g | 352 kcal | 317-387 | 11,000 |
The same portion buttons as in the Kalorea app: ½, 1, 1½ and 2 servings.
How long to burn one serving
About 5,500 steps, or 43 minutes of brisk walking for an average adult.
How we count: an adult of 75 kg and 175 cm walking at 5.6 km/h burns (4.3 − 1) × 75 = 247.5 kcal an hour above resting. Steps are distance divided by a stride of 0.415 × height. That's about 31 steps per kcal. The Kalorea app uses your own height and weight.
Size is what changes the number here. Put something for scale next to it, like a fork or your hand, or type the weight if you know it.
Compared with similar foods
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Serving | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgur | 83 | 151 kcal / 182 g | 3.1 g |
| Buckwheat | 92 | 155 kcal / 168 g | 3.4 g |
| Semolina porridge | 95 | 228 kcal / 240 g | 3.9 g |
| Couscous | 112 | 176 kcal / 157 g | 3.8 g |
| Millet porridge | 119 | 207 kcal / 174 g | 3.5 g |
| Quinoa | 120 | 222 kcal / 185 g | 4.4 g |
| Brown rice | 123 | 248 kcal / 202 g | 2.7 g |
| Pearl barley | 123 | 193 kcal / 157 g | 2.3 g |
| White rice | 130 | 205 kcal / 158 g | 2.7 g |
Lightest in this group per 100 g: Bulgur.
Where the numbers come from
Values from USDA FoodData Central, a public domain (CC0) database by the US Department of Agriculture: FDC 169700 (Couscous, cooked).
The ±10% range covers natural variation between samples: size, variety, ripeness or fat content, and how it was prepared.
Questions
How many calories in couscous?
Couscous has about 112 kcal per 100 g. A typical 157 g serving is about 176 kcal, and realistically anywhere from 158 to 193 kcal depending on the recipe and portion.
How much protein is in couscous?
3.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 6.0 g in a 157 g serving.
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