Calories in 500g of Cooked Couscous
500g of cooked couscous (500 g) has 560 calories. That is 28% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 19 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 116 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 1% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 300g of cooked couscous has 336 calories. Burning 560 calories takes about 100 minutes of brisk walking or 45 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Couscous: common questions
How many calories are in 500g of cooked couscous?
500g of cooked couscous weighs about 500 g and has 560 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of cooked couscous?
500g of cooked couscous has 19 g of protein, which is 38% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of cooked couscous?
500g of cooked couscous has 116 g of carbohydrates, including 7 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars.
How much cooked couscous is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked couscous is 89 g, about 1/2 cup of cooked couscous.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169700. Original description: Couscous, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.