Calories in 3/4 Cup of Dry Couscous
3/4 cup of dry couscous (130 g) has 488 calories. That is 24% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 17 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 100 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of dry couscous has 325 and 1 cup of dry couscous has 650 calories. Burning 488 calories takes about 87 minutes of brisk walking or 39 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 3/4 cup of dry couscous?
3/4 cup of dry couscous weighs about 130 g and has 488 calories.
How much protein is in 3/4 cup of dry couscous?
3/4 cup of dry couscous has 17 g of protein, which is 33% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3/4 cup of dry couscous?
3/4 cup of dry couscous has 100 g of carbohydrates, including 6.5 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.