Calories in 3 Oz of Dry Couscous

3 oz of dry couscous (85 g) has 320 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 11 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 66 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of dry couscous has 426 calories. Burning 320 calories takes about 57 minutes of brisk walking or 26 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dry Couscous Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

320cal

in 3 oz of dry couscous (85 g)

Protein11 g14% of calories

Fat0.5 g2% of calories

Carbs66 g85% of calories

16% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Dry Couscous calories by serving size

Common amounts of dry couscous with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	188	6.4 g	0.3 g	39 g
3 oz	85 g	320	11 g	0.5 g	66 g
1/2 cup	87 g	325	11 g	0.6 g	67 g
100g	100 g	376	13 g	0.6 g	77 g
4 oz	113 g	426	14 g	0.7 g	88 g
1 cup	173 g	650	22 g	1.1 g	134 g
200g	200 g	752	26 g	1.3 g	155 g

Dry Couscous vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

Steel Cut Oats381

Oats379

Dry Couscous376

Farro367

Oatmeal Made with Milk116

Cooked Couscous112

Cooked Plain Couscous111

Dry Couscous: common questions

How many calories are in 3 oz of dry couscous?

3 oz of dry couscous weighs about 85 g and has 320 calories.

How much protein is in 3 oz of dry couscous?

3 oz of dry couscous has 11 g of protein, which is 22% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 oz of dry couscous?

3 oz of dry couscous has 66 g of carbohydrates, including 4.3 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.

More about dry couscous

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169699. Original description: Couscous, dry. Portion weights are USDA household measures.