Couscous

Cooked · Refined Grains

26/100C tier

Calories112

Protein3.8g

Fiber1.4g

Sodium5mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 26 out of 100, #14 of 18 carbohydrates. Clean label carries the score (69/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Pasta's tiny cousin — same story, smaller granules.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories112

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g0%

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 5mg0%

Dietary Fiber 1.4g5%

Protein 3.8g8%

Selenium 10mcg18%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 26

Clean label ×2069

Protein ×1534

Fiber ×3016

Micronutrients ×259

Whole food ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#14 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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D21

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Questions people ask

Is Couscous healthy?

It grades C — 26 out of 100, #14 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. Pasta's tiny cousin — same story, smaller granules.

How many calories are in Couscous?

112 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Couscous calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.