Calories in 1 1/2 Cups of Dry Couscous
1 1/2 cups of dry couscous (260 g) has 976 calories. That is 49% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 33 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 201 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 1 cup of dry couscous has 650 and 2 cups of dry couscous has 1301 calories. Burning 976 calories takes about 174 minutes of brisk walking or 79 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Dry Couscous: common questions
How many calories are in 1 1/2 cups of dry couscous?
1 1/2 cups of dry couscous weighs about 260 g and has 976 calories.
How much protein is in 1 1/2 cups of dry couscous?
1 1/2 cups of dry couscous has 33 g of protein, which is 66% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 1/2 cups of dry couscous?
1 1/2 cups of dry couscous has 201 g of carbohydrates, including 13 g of fiber.
How much dry couscous is 100 calories?
100 calories of dry couscous is 27 g, about 1/4 cup of dry couscous.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169699. Original description: Couscous, dry. Portion weights are USDA household measures.