Which is healthier, Couscous or Macaroni and Cheese?

Macaroni and Cheese wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Couscous has 112 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Macaroni and Cheese has 327 calories and 12g protein.

How many calories are in Couscous vs Macaroni and Cheese?

Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g, while Macaroni and Cheese contains 327 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Couscous or Macaroni and Cheese?

Macaroni and Cheese has more protein with 12g per 100g compared to 3.8g.

Couscous vs Macaroni and Cheese

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Couscous 3

5 Macaroni and Cheese

Grains vs Fast Food

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Couscous	Macaroni and Cheese	Better
Calories	112kcal	327kcal	Couscous
Protein	3.8g	12g	Macaroni and Cheese
Total Fat	0.2g	15.7g	Couscous
Carbohydrates	23.2g	33.5g	Macaroni and Cheese
Fiber	1.4g	1.4g	Tie
Sugar	0.1g	3.4g	Couscous
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	8mg	199mg	Macaroni and Cheese
Iron	0.4mg	1.2mg	Macaroni and Cheese
Potassium	58mg	135mg	Macaroni and Cheese

Macronutrient Breakdown

Couscous

Protein: 3.8g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 23.2g

Macaroni and Cheese

Protein: 12g Fat: 15.7g Carbs: 33.5g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.