Which is healthier, Couscous or Rice (White)?

Couscous wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Couscous has 112 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Couscous vs Rice (White)?

Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Couscous or Rice (White)?

Couscous has more protein with 3.8g per 100g compared to 2.7g.

Couscous vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Couscous 6

3 Rice (White)

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Couscous	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	112kcal	130kcal	Couscous
Protein	3.8g	2.7g	Couscous
Total Fat	0.2g	0.3g	Couscous
Carbohydrates	23.2g	28.2g	Rice (White)
Fiber	1.4g	0.4g	Couscous
Sugar	0.1g	0g	Rice (White)
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	8mg	10mg	Rice (White)
Iron	0.4mg	0.2mg	Couscous
Potassium	58mg	35mg	Couscous

Macronutrient Breakdown

Couscous

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

Rice (White)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 28.2g

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.