🌾 grain
Calories in Couscous (cooked)
176kcal
Per 1 cup (157g)
Protein
6g
Carbs
36.1g
Fat
0.3g
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Cooked couscous — small semolina pasta, North African staple.
Cooks in 5 minutes. Lower fiber than whole grains; whole-wheat couscous available.
Best for
- training days and glycogen refill — 23g carbs / 100g
- budget meals where cheap energy density matters
Watch out
- portion creep — cooked volume looks bigger than the grams you meant
- sauces and oils that turn a carb staple into a hidden calorie sink
How to log it
Weigh cooked couscous (cooked) if that is the state in the DB serving. 1 cup (~157g) is the practical unit in the app.
Where it fits the day
Best next to a protein source. Alone it is fuel, not a complete macro plan.
Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded
Plain couscous (cooked) is the baseline above. Oil, frying, and restaurant prep usually raise the estimate — typical kcal per 100g:
| Method | Typical kcal / 100g | Why it moves |
|---|---|---|
| Plain cooked | ~112 | Matches the page numbers |
| Cooked with oil or butter | ~129–157 | Fat mixed through or on top |
| Fried / restaurant style | ~151–202 | Wok oil, deep-fry, or heavy glaze |
These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.
Common serving sizes
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (157g) | 176 | 6g | 36.1g | 0.3g |
| 1/2 cup (79g) | 88 | 3g | 18.2g | 0.2g |
Per 100g: 112 kcal · 3.8g P · 23g C · 0.2g F