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How much protein is in couscous?
3.8 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 6.1 gIn 1 cup (about 160 g).
- #150Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 790 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About couscous
Couscous is low in protein. Grains have modest protein per 100 g, especially once cooked and swollen with water, but it adds up because we eat them in large amounts.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
| Wild rice (cooked)Grain | 4 g |
| Amaranth (cooked)Pseudo-grain | 3.8 g |
| Couscous (cooked)Grain | 3.8 g |
| KefirDairy | 3.8 g |
| Goat milkDairy | 3.6 g |
Meals with couscous
More grain
- Wheat germ · 23 g
- Oats · 13 g
- Popcorn · 13 g
- Rice cakes · 8.2 g
- Cornflakes · 7.5 g
- Whole wheat pasta · 6 g
- Pasta · 5.8 g
- Spelt · 5.5 g
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FAQ
How much protein is in couscous?
Couscous cooked has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 cup (about 160 g), gives you roughly 6.1 g.
Is couscous high in protein?
Couscous is low in protein. With 3.8 g per 100 g it ranks #150 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much couscous do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 790 g of couscous cooked, which is far more than anyone eats in one go, so it isn't a practical way to get protein.
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