Is couscous a healthy grain?

Yes, couscous is low in fat and provides a good source of carbohydrates.

How can I enhance the flavor of vegetable couscous?

Add herbs, spices, and a splash of lemon juice for a flavor boost.

Absolutely! Whole grain couscous offers more fiber and nutrients.

Grains

Savory vegetable couscous brings together fresh vegetables and fluffy couscous for a nutritious dish. It's versatile, delicious, and easy to prepare.

Pro 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup cooked

240 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
4 g / 100g	25 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 75% · Fat 13%

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

1 cup cooked (200 g, 240 kcal) is 12% 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 59 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Savory Vegetable Couscous is number 2 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
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Savory Vegetable Couscous	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.

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Is couscous a healthy grain?: Yes, couscous is low in fat and provides a good source of carbohydrates.
How can I enhance the flavor of vegetable couscous?: Add herbs, spices, and a splash of lemon juice for a flavor boost.
Can I use whole grain couscous?: Absolutely! Whole grain couscous offers more fiber and nutrients.

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