Calories in 500g of Dry Couscous
500g of dry couscous (500 g) has 1880 calories. That is 94% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 64 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 387 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 300g of dry couscous has 1128 calories. Burning 1880 calories takes about 336 minutes of brisk walking or 152 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 500g of dry couscous?
500g of dry couscous weighs about 500 g and has 1880 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of dry couscous?
500g of dry couscous has 64 g of protein, which is 128% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of dry couscous?
500g of dry couscous has 387 g of carbohydrates, including 25 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.