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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
We got 36 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for one nutrient:
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one nutrient:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Water (Water)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 23.1 g | 6.5 g | 160 | 998 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 74 | 244 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 144 | 1666 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 265 | 2819 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 64 mg | 18.1 mg | 263 | 2451 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 255 | 2778 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 160 mg | 45.4 mg | 250 | 1754 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 253 | 2249 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 175 | 1690 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 265 | 2790 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 88 | 982 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 271 | 2334 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 161 | 953 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 150 | 1242 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 115 | 440 |
| Folate, food | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 56 | 274 |
| Folate, total | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 96 | 376 |
| Niacin | 978 µg | 277.3 µg | 205 | 1591 |
| Riboflavin | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 167 | 784 |
| Thiamin | 63 µg | 17.9 µg | 188 | 821 |
| Vitamin B6 | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 158 | 930 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 102 | 631 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 25 µg | 7.1 µg | 107 | 1009 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 84 | 547 |
| Copper, Cu | 41 µg | 11.6 µg | 175 | 808 |
| Iron, Fe | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 186 | 888 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 105 | 385 |
| Phosphorus, P | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 165 | 652 |
| Potassium, K | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 168 | 843 |
| Selenium, Se | 27.4 µg | 7.8 µg | 34 | 417 |
| Sodium, Na | 189 mg | 53.6 mg | 117 | 960 |
| Zinc, Zn | 260 µg | 73.7 µg | 162 | 902 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 3.3 mg | 935.5 µg | 141 | 1123 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 72.2 g | 20.5 g | 85 | 971 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 111 kcal | 31.5 kcal | 139 | 577 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Couscous (Plain, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Dry, Yields | 90.0 g | 3.2 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked | 160.0 g | 5.6 oz |
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| Couscous | No of Nutrients |
| 58 | |
(Made With Fat, Plain) | 37 |
(Made Without Fat, Plain) | 36 |
| Dry Couscous | No of Nutrients |
| 53 |
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