Lemon couscous vs Moroccan medley cous cous
Overall, Lemon couscous has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Lemon couscous | Moroccan medley cous cous |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 139 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 5 g |
| Additives | 1 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Apple, Celery, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lemon couscous has 55% less fat (0.7 g vs 1.5 g).
- Lemon couscous has 68% less sugar (1.4 g vs 4.3 g).
- Only Moroccan medley cous cous lists: Apple, Celery, Milk, Soybeans.
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
Moroccan medley cous cous
COUSCOUS (82%) (Durum Wheat Semolina), TOMATO POWDER (2.5%), Sugar, SUNFLOWER SEEDS (2%), APPLE (2%), Glucose Syrup, TOMATO (1.5%), Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Salt, Rapeseed Oil and/or Sunflower Oil, Cumin, Lemon Juice Powder, Spinach Powder, Spearmint, Flavourings, Turmeric, Garlic Powder, Coriander, Barley Malt Extract Powder, Chilli Powder, Whey (Milk), Celery Seeds, Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya); Antioxidants: Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Lemon couscous or Moroccan medley cous cous?
Overall, Lemon 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?
Moroccan medley cous cous has fewer calories: 137 kcal versus 139 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Lemon couscous has less sugar: 1.4 g versus 4.3 g per 100 g.