Which is healthier, Couscous or Pesto?

Pesto wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Couscous has 112 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Couscous vs Pesto?

Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Couscous or Pesto?

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

Couscous vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Couscous 4

6 Pesto

Grains vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Couscous	Pesto	Better
Calories	112kcal	387kcal	Couscous
Protein	3.8g	5g	Pesto
Total Fat	0.2g	37g	Couscous
Carbohydrates	23.2g	7g	Couscous
Fiber	1.4g	1.5g	Pesto
Sugar	0.1g	1.3g	Couscous
Vitamin C	0mg	4mg	Pesto
Calcium	8mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	0.4mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	58mg	155mg	Pesto

Macronutrient Breakdown

Couscous

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

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g 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.