Ingredient swap
Couscous vs Pasta
Couscous has 12.8 g protein and 376 calories per 100 g; pasta has 13 g and 371. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of couscous (173 g) ≈ 1¾ cup of pasta.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Couscous | Pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 | 371 |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 77.4 g | 75 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 gbetter | 3.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 gbetter | 2.7 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 6 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 173 g | 105 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use pasta instead of couscous?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of couscous (173 g) ≈ 1¾ cup of pasta.
Which has more protein?
Pasta, with 13 g per 100 g versus 12.8 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pasta, with 371 calories per 100 g.