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Instant Couscous

Instant Couscous

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Instant couscous is a precooked, dried pasta made from semolina wheat, designed to rehydrate rapidly in hot water or broth. Unlike traditional couscous that requires steaming, this pre-steamed version achieves a light, fluffy texture in minutes, serving as a quick base for salads, stews, or side dishes. While lower in fiber than whole grains, it provides a neutral-flavored carbohydrate source that readily absorbs seasonings, though it contains gluten and is not suitable for gluten-free diets.

Macro Impact

A 0.33 cup serving contains 188 calories, 6g protein, 39g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size0.33 cup (50 g)
Amount per serving
Calories188
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.3g
0%
Saturated Fat0.1g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium3mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate39g
14%
Dietary Fiber3g
9%
Total Sugars0.3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein6g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium7mg
1%
Iron0.7mg
4%
Potassium60mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
39 / 275 g
14%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
9%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
6 / 80 g
8%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
8%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
24%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
20%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
19%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
13%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
25%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
29%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
39%
Valine
0 / 2 g
22%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
9%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
3%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
13%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
5%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
8%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
5%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
25 / 400 mcg
6%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
7 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
7%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
5%
Magnesium
11 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
10%
Phosphorous
54 / 700 mg
8%
Potassium
60 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
9 / 55 mcg
15%
Sodium
3 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
5 / 45 mcg
10%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
5 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
6 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Couscous, dry. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169699.
  2. 2.Grains, couscous, dry. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4420.
  3. 3.Couscous, uncooked. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F003239.

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