Is Couscous a nutritious choice?

Yes, especially when combined with vegetables and lean proteins.

What's the best way to prepare Couscous?

Simply boil water, add couscous, and let it steam to fluff up.

How can I make Couscous healthier?

Incorporate sautéed vegetables or legumes for added nutrients.

Grains

Wie viele Kalorien hat Lemon Garlic Couscous?

Lemon Garlic Couscous is a light and refreshing grain dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Infused with citrus and garlic, it's a versatile side that complements any meal.

Pro 100 g

112 kcal

1 cup cooked

224 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
3.4 g / 100g	23.2 g / 100g	0.6 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 83% · Fat 5%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (200 g, 224 kcal) is 11% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 55 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Lemon Garlic Couscous is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Lemon Garlic Couscous	112	3.4 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Portionsgrößen

Portion	Gramm	Kalorien
1 cup cooked	200 g	224 kcal
1/2 cup cooked	100 g	112 kcal

Gesundheitswert

7/10

Häufige Fragen

Is Couscous a nutritious choice?: Yes, especially when combined with vegetables and lean proteins.
What's the best way to prepare Couscous?: Simply boil water, add couscous, and let it steam to fluff up.
How can I make Couscous healthier?: Incorporate sautéed vegetables or legumes for added nutrients.

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