Calories in Couscous, cooked
Per 1 cup, 157 g
Couscous, cooked has 176 calories per 1 cup, 157 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 6.0 g of protein, 36.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 112 calories and 3.8 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein, fat free and low energy density. Made from wheat rather than a grain in its own right — wholewheat versions carry more fibre.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 157 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 112 kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 6.0 g | 3.8 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 22.9 g | 14% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 1.4 g | 7% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about couscous, cooked
How many calories are in couscous, cooked?
Couscous, cooked has 176 calories per 1 cup, 157 g, which is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of couscous, cooked?
100 g of couscous, cooked contains 112 calories.
How much protein is in couscous, cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 157 g provides 6.0 g of protein — 3.8 g per 100 g, or 12% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in couscous, cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 157 g contains 36.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 2.2 g is fibre.
What is couscous, cooked a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, couscous, cooked qualifies as a source of protein, fat free and low energy density. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.