Couscous (cooked) vs Pasta (cooked)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Couscous (cooked) | Pasta (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112kcal | 131kcal |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5g |
| Carbs | 23.2g | 25g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 1.1g |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.6g |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Couscous (cooked) has 19 fewer calories per 100g than Pasta (cooked) (17% less).
- Pasta (cooked) delivers more protein (5g vs 3.8g per 100g).
- Pasta (cooked) has more fiber (1.8g vs 1.4g).
- Couscous (cooked) contains less fat (0.2g vs 1.1g).
- Couscous (cooked) has less sugar (0.1g vs 0.6g).
Couscous (cooked)
Couscous is small steamed semolina pasta — quick to prepare and lighter in calorie density than dry pasta. It offers modest protein and a similar carbohydrate profile to white pasta. Whole-wheat couscous adds fiber and B vitamins.
View Couscous (cooked) nutrition →Pasta (cooked)
Cooked pasta contains roughly a third of the calories of dry pasta because of water absorption — easy to misjudge when tracking. It provides slow-releasing carbohydrates and modest protein. Whole-wheat varieties add 5–7g more fiber per 100g and have a lower glycemic impact.
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