How much protein is in Cooked Couscous?

Cooked Couscous contains 3.79g of protein per 100g serving. This makes it a low source of protein.

Is Cooked Couscous a complete protein?

Cooked Couscous is an incomplete protein, meaning it lacks one or more essential amino acids. To get complete protein from plant sources, combine it with complementary foods like grains, nuts, or other legumes.

What are the macros and nutrition facts for Cooked Couscous?

Per 100g serving, Cooked Couscous contains 112 calories, 3.79g protein, 0.16g fat, and 23.22g carbohydrates.

Plant Source

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Cooked Couscous

Couscous, cooked

Low FatLow Sugar

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3.8g

Protein per 100g

112

Calories

0.2g

Total Fat

23.2g

Carbs

Quality Score

Protein Energy

Low Protein

14%

of calories from protein

Low. This is mostly an energy source (carbs/fats), with a little bit of protein added.

Fat Ratio

23.7

grams protein per 1g fat

Extremely Lean. Almost zero fat content.

Calories for 30g

887

calories

Very expensive. eating 887 calories for protein is like eating a whole meal's worth of energy.

Health & Recovery Profile

Heart Health

Heart Friendly

"Very low in saturated fat."

Saturated Fat (Limit)0.029g / 20g*

Cholesterol (Limit)0mg / 300mg*

Healthy Fats (Mono + Poly)0.1g / ~60g*

Beneficial fats.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Muscle & Electrolytes

Low Electrolytes

Sodium

5mg

Electrolyte

Potassium

58mg

Electrolyte

Magnesium

8mg

Recovery

Iron

0.38mg

Energy

*Electrolytes support hydration and muscle contraction.

Cooking Effect

Cooking dilutes protein by absorbing ~70% water

Compare Cooked vs Raw

Raw

12.8g

Cooked

3.8g

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Raw Couscous

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12.8g

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