Lemon couscous vs Couscous de sarrasin
Overall, Couscous de sarrasin has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Lemon couscous | Couscous de sarrasin |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 139 kcal | 370 kcal |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 9.7 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lemon couscous has 62% fewer calories (139 kcal vs 370 kcal).
- Lemon couscous has 72% less fat (0.7 g vs 2.5 g).
- Lemon couscous has 60% less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 0.5 g).
- Couscous de sarrasin has 36% less sugar (0.9 g vs 1.4 g).
- Couscous de sarrasin has 57% more fiber (4.4 g vs 1.9 g).
- Couscous de sarrasin has 51% more protein (9.7 g vs 4.8 g).
- Couscous de sarrasin has the better Nutri-Score.
- Couscous de sarrasin is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Lemon couscous lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Lemon couscous
Dried Couscous (93%), (Durum _Wheat_ Semolina), Maltodextrin, Flavourings, Sugar, Salt, Dried Coriander, Ground Coriander, Palm Oil, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Acid (Citric Acid), Concentrated Lemon Juice Powder, Ground Turmeric, Dried Parsley
Couscous de sarrasin
Farine de Sarrasin
FAQ
Which is healthier: Lemon couscous or Couscous de sarrasin?
Overall, Couscous de sarrasin 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?
Lemon couscous has fewer calories: 139 kcal versus 370 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Couscous de sarrasin has less sugar: 0.9 g versus 1.4 g per 100 g.