What are the calories in a cup?

One cup cooked contains about 224 calories.

Grains

How many calories in Lemon Herb Couscous?

A refreshing side dish of couscous with zesty lemon and herbs.

Per 100 g

112 kcal

1/2 cup cooked

112 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3.5 g / 100g	23 g / 100g	0.6 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 82% · Fat 5%

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

1/2 cup cooked (100 g, 112 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup cooked takes about 27 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Herb 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 Herb Couscous	112	3.5 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 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1/2 cup cooked	100 g	112 kcal
1 cup cooked	200 g	224 kcal

8/10

Low in calories and high in flavor, perfect for weight loss meals.

Is couscous healthy?: Yes, it is whole grain and can be a low-calorie alternative to rice.
How can I serve it?: It pairs well with grilled vegetables, meats, or can be a base for salads.
What are the calories in a cup?: One cup cooked contains about 224 calories.

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