Couscous (Dry)
One level US cup of couscous weighs 173 g (6.1 oz). A tablespoon is 10.8 g. Per 100 g: 376 calories and 12.8 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.6 g | 0.13 oz | 13.5 | 0.46 g | 2.8 g | 0.02 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 10.8 g | 0.38 oz | 40.6 | 1.4 g | 8.4 g | 0.06 g |
| ¼ cup | 43.3 g | 1.5 oz | 163 | 5.5 g | 33.5 g | 0.26 g |
| ⅓ cup | 57.7 g | 2 oz | 217 | 7.4 g | 44.6 g | 0.35 g |
| ½ cup | 86.5 g | 3.1 oz | 325 | 11.1 g | 67 g | 0.52 g |
| 1 cup | 173 g | 6.1 oz | 650 | 22.1 g | 134 g | 1 g |
| 2 cups | 346 g | 12.2 oz | 1,301 | 44.3 g | 268 g | 2.1 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Pour 1.25 parts boiling water over 1 part couscous, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 14% from protein, 85% from carbs and 1% from fat.
Couscous gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 14% from protein, 85% from carbs and 1% from fat. One cup (173 g) has 650 calories, 22.1 g protein and 8.7 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour it into the cup and shake gently to level. For tracking, weigh it dry on a scale before cooking.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh flour for baking: a scooped cup can weigh 150 g instead of 125 g.
- Whisk flour before measuring to break up clumps.
- Keep whole-grain flours in the freezer so they stay fresh longer.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of couscous?
One level US cup of couscous weighs about 173 g (6.1 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of couscous?
One level tablespoon weighs about 10.8 g, and one teaspoon about 3.6 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of couscous?
100 g has 12.8 g protein, 77.4 g carbs, 0.6 g fat and 376 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry couscous weigh after cooking?
About 240 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.4 times while the calories stay the same.