Couscous vs Couscous Poulet et Merguez
Overall, Couscous has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Couscous | Couscous Poulet et Merguez |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 122 kcal | 139 kcal |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 7 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Celery, Gluten | Celery, Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Couscous has 12% fewer calories (122 kcal vs 139 kcal).
- Couscous has 45% less fat (3.9 g vs 7.1 g).
- Couscous has 50% less saturated fat (1 g vs 2 g).
- Couscous has 62% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.3 g).
- Couscous has 26% more fiber (1.9 g vs 1.4 g).
- Couscous has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Couscous Poulet et Merguez lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Couscous
Semoule cuisinée 28,5% [semoule de BLÉ dur (GLUTEN), eau, huile de colza, sel, curcuma], eau, filet de poulet cuit traité en salaison [filet de poulet 8,9% (origine : France), eau, sel], merguez précuite 5% [viande bovine (origine: France), viande et gras de mouton (origine : UE), épices et plante aromatique, sel, dextrose, sucre, antioxydant: érythorbate de sodium, arômes naturels], oignon, navet, carotte, courgette grillée, pois chiche (pois chiche, eau, sel), poivron rouge, poivron vert, CELERI, purée de tomate double concentrée, huile de colza, épices raz el hanout, sel, graisse de poulet (origine : France), coriandre, cumin, coriandre en poudre, purée d'ail, amidon de maïs, cannelle, muscade. Peut contenir des traces de : oeuf, soja, moutarde, sésame.
Couscous Poulet et Merguez
Eau, légumes 25% en proportion variable (carotte, courgette, navet, pois chiches, céleri), haut de cuisse de poulet 20% (origine : France), semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure 13%, merguez cuite 10% [viande de bovin (origine: France) 6,6%, viande d'ovin (origine: UE/non UE) 1,3%, eau, gras de bovin, gras d'ovin, épices et plante aromatique, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, piment fort], double concentré de tomate, huile de tournesol, sel, épices et plante aromatique 0,4% (coriandre, curcuma, romarin, fenouil, fenugrec, cumin, piment fort, cannelle, poivre blanc), arôme naturel de paprika, épaississant: gomme xanthane. Contient des sulfites. Peut contenir des traces de lait, œufs, poissons, moutarde, crustacés, soja, graines de sésame, fruits à coques, mollusques.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Couscous or Couscous Poulet et Merguez?
Overall, Couscous has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Couscous has fewer calories: 122 kcal versus 139 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Couscous has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 1.3 g per 100 g.