Which is healthier, Couscous or Pasta?

Couscous wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Couscous has 112 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Couscous vs Pasta?

Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Couscous or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 3.8g.

Couscous vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Couscous 5

4 Pasta

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Couscous	Pasta	Better
Calories	112kcal	131kcal	Couscous
Protein	3.8g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	0.2g	1.1g	Couscous
Carbohydrates	23.2g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	1.4g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	0.1g	0.6g	Couscous
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	8mg	7mg	Couscous
Iron	0.4mg	0.5mg	Pasta
Potassium	58mg	24mg	Couscous

Macronutrient Breakdown

Couscous

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

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

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.