🌾 Protein in Couscous
Couscous has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g, along with 112 kcal, 23.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. That means 14% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
3.8 g
Calories
112
Carbs
23.2 g
Fats
0.2 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 34 | 1.1 g | 7 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 56 | 1.9 g | 11.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 112 | 3.8 g | 23.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 150 g | 168 | 5.7 g | 34.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 200 g | 224 | 7.6 g | 46.4 g | 0.4 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Teff (cooked) — 3.9 g per 100 g
- Beef Gravy — 4 g per 100 g
- Frosted Toaster Pastry — 4 g per 100 g
- Injera (Teff Flatbread) — 4 g per 100 g
- Wild Rice (cooked) — 4 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in couscous?
- Couscous contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 112 kcal, 23.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of couscous?
- A 200 g portion of couscous gives about 7.6 g protein and 224 calories.
- Is couscous a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 14% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of couscous?
- 30 g of couscous has roughly 34 calories, 1.1 g protein, 7 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.