Calories in 1 Cup of Dry Couscous
1 cup of dry couscous (173 g) has 650 calories. That is 33% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 22 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat and 134 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of dry couscous has 488 and 1 1/2 cups of dry couscous has 976 calories. Burning 650 calories takes about 116 minutes of brisk walking or 52 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 cup of dry couscous?
1 cup of dry couscous weighs about 173 g and has 650 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of dry couscous?
1 cup of dry couscous has 22 g of protein, which is 44% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of dry couscous?
1 cup of dry couscous has 134 g of carbohydrates, including 8.7 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.