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Cooked couscous

A typical 150 g (5.5 oz, about 1 cup) serving of cooked couscous has about 168 kcal and 2.1 g of fiber, from 112 kcal per 100 g.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Couscous, cooked

  • 112 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 3.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 1.4 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 3 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 150 g (5.5 oz, about 1 cup) serving provides about 168 kcal, 5.7 g of protein, and 2.1 g of fiber.

Values for cooked couscous per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 150 g (5.5 oz, about 1 cup).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (150 g (5.5 oz))
Calories112 kcal168 kcal
Protein3.8 g5.7 g
Carbohydrates23.2 g34.8 g
of which sugars0.1 g0.2 g
Fiber1.4 g2.1 g
Fat0.2 g0.2 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
Water72.6 g108.9 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 112 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 3.4 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.3 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 72.6 g of water) = 3.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Frequently asked questions about cooked couscous

How much protein is in a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cooked couscous?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked couscous has 3.8 g of protein. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 5.7 g of protein. That is 3.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cooked couscous have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked couscous has 112 kcal. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 168 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Does cooked couscous have fiber?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked couscous has 1.4 g of fiber. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 2.1 g of fiber.

Is cooked couscous filling?

Moderately: our estimated satiety score is 3 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 112 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 3.4 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.3 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 72.6 g of water) = 3. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does cooked couscous sit with nausea from a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about cooked couscous on a GLP-1 medication. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of cooked couscous?

We use 150 g (5.5 oz) as a typical serving, about 1 cup. That amount provides about 168 kcal, 5.7 g of protein, and 2.1 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Couscous, cooked (FDC ID 169700). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .