Which is healthier, Couscous or Minestrone?

Minestrone wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Couscous has 112 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Minestrone has 41 calories and 2g protein.

How many calories are in Couscous vs Minestrone?

Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g, while Minestrone contains 41 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Couscous or Minestrone?

Couscous has more protein with 3.8g per 100g compared to 2g.

Couscous vs Minestrone

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Couscous 4

6 Minestrone

Grains vs Soups

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Couscous	Minestrone	Better
Calories	112kcal	41kcal	Minestrone
Protein	3.8g	2g	Couscous
Total Fat	0.2g	0.7g	Couscous
Carbohydrates	23.2g	7g	Couscous
Fiber	1.4g	2g	Minestrone
Sugar	0.1g	1.5g	Couscous
Vitamin C	0mg	3mg	Minestrone
Calcium	8mg	20mg	Minestrone
Iron	0.4mg	0.6mg	Minestrone
Potassium	58mg	175mg	Minestrone

Macronutrient Breakdown

Couscous

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

Minestrone

Protein: 2g Fat: 0.7g Carbs: 7g

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.