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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