How many carbs are in couscous, cooked?
1 oz, dry, yields of couscous, cooked contains about 20g of carbohydrate, 18.8g net carbs after subtracting 1.2g of fiber, 3.3g of protein, and 96 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, dry, yields (86g) | 20g | 1.2g | 18.8g |
| 1 cup, cooked (157g) | 36.5g | 2.2g | 34.3g |
| 1 cup, dry, yields (528g) | 122.6g | 7.4g | 115.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 23.2g | 1.4g | 21.8g |
Net carbs in couscous, cooked
1 oz, dry, yields of couscous, cooked contains 18.8g of net carbs — total carbs (20g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for couscous, cooked (per 100g)
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 23.2g
- Dietary fiber: 1.4g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 3.8g
- Fat: 0.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 169700). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in couscous, cooked?
1 oz, dry, yields of couscous, cooked contains about 20g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 18.8g.
How many net carbs are in couscous, cooked?
Net carbs in 1 oz, dry, yields of couscous, cooked are about 18.8g — that is total carbs (20g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is couscous, cooked good for diabetics?
Couscous, cooked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is couscous, cooked keto-friendly?
Whether couscous, cooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 oz, dry, yields) provides about 18.8g of net carbs.