Couscous (cooked) vs Popcorn (Air-Popped)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Couscous (cooked)
per 100g
GrainsPopcorn (Air-Popped)
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Couscous (cooked) | Popcorn (Air-Popped) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112kcal | 387kcal |
| Protein | 3.8g | 12.9g |
| Carbs | 23.2g | 77.8g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 4.5g |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 14.5g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.9g |
| Sodium | 5mg | 8mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Couscous (cooked) has 275 fewer calories per 100g than Popcorn (Air-Popped) (246% less).
- Popcorn (Air-Popped) delivers more protein (12.9g vs 3.8g per 100g).
- Popcorn (Air-Popped) has more fiber (14.5g vs 1.4g).
- Couscous (cooked) contains less fat (0.2g vs 4.5g).
- Couscous (cooked) has less sugar (0.1g vs 0.9g).
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 →Popcorn (Air-Popped)
Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain and a surprisingly high-fiber, high-volume snack — a large bowl is very low in calories before butter or oil are added. Drowning it in fat or sugar is what turns it into a high-calorie treat.
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