1 cup (157g) · plain couscous, cooked in water
Carbs in 1 Cup of Plain Cooked Couscous
One cup (157g) of plain couscous cooked in water contains 36.4g total carbohydrate, 2.2g fiber, and 34.2g net carbs.
- 36.4gTotal carbs
- 2.2gFiber
- 176Calories
- 6.0gProtein
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 1 cup (157g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 | 112 |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.4g | 23.2g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2g | 1.4g |
| Net carbs | 34.2g | 21.8g |
| Total sugars | 0.2g | 0.1g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 3.8g |
| Total fat | 0.3g | 0.2g |
Serving and food-state notes
The page uses 157g for one cup of cooked couscous. Measure after cooking and fluffing. Do not compare this cup directly with a cup of dry couscous.
Cooking absorption, packing, grain size, broth, butter, oil, vegetables, and sauces change the finished weight and nutrition.
How this answer was calculated
For foods without sugar alcohols, this site uses net carbs = total carbohydrate − dietary fiber. “Net carbs” is a tracking convention, not a separate nutrient shown on the standard U.S. Nutrition Facts label. Individual glucose responses and dietary needs vary.
For this record: 23.2g total carbohydrate and 1.4g fiber per 100g are scaled by 1.57: 36.4g total − 2.2g fiber = 34.2g net carbs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in one cup of cooked couscous?
One cup (157g) of plain cooked couscous has 36.4g total carbohydrate and 2.2g fiber.
How many net carbs are in cooked couscous?
One 157g cup has 34.2g net carbs. Per 100g, plain cooked couscous has 21.8g net carbs.
Are these values for dry or cooked couscous?
Cooked. The serving is one cup after cooking in water. Dry couscous has a different concentration and serving weight.
Does butter or broth change the numbers?
Yes. This base record is plain couscous cooked in water; ingredients and branded seasoning mixes must be added separately.