Calories in 1/4 Cup of Cooked Couscous
1/4 cup of cooked couscous (39 g) has 44 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 9.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 1% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of cooked couscous has 88 calories. Burning 44 calories takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 4 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 1/4 cup of cooked couscous?
1/4 cup of cooked couscous weighs about 39 g and has 44 calories.
How much protein is in 1/4 cup of cooked couscous?
1/4 cup of cooked couscous has 1.5 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of cooked couscous?
1/4 cup of cooked couscous has 9.1 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0 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.