Couscous, plain, raw

Couscous is a wheat product made from small granules of semolina. The figures here describe plain, raw couscous before cooking. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 79g per 100g, alongside 12g of protein, 3.7g of fibre and 2.1g of fat. It also contains minerals and some B vitamins.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Fibre helps support normal bowel function. Couscous contains gluten because it is made from wheat, so it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease. Cooking adds water, changing the nutrient amounts per weight of prepared couscous; added salt, oil or butter also affects its nutritional content. Full figures for the raw product are in the tables below.