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Couscous
Couscou
Couscous by Tesco provides 160 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 2.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Salads category and comes in a 280g pack. Contains: gluten, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 140g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 224 kcal | 177 −10% | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10.6 g | 14% | 11.7 −35% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 2.4 −46% |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 26.6 g | 10% | 12.4 +53% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 5 g | 4 −9% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −99% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 3.5 g | 13% | 2.4 |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 3.8 g | 8% | 7.3 −63% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 1.1 −44% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4688 Salads products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Rehydrated couscous (water, durum wheat semolina), chargrilled vegetables 28%(red onion, yellow pepper, red pepper, courgette, extra virgin olive oil), cooked giant couscous (water, semolina), basil & lemon dressing (rapeseed oil, water, garlic purée, basil, lemon juice, basil oil (sunflower oil, basil), salt, tomato paste, sugar, red chilli purée, spirit vinegar, mustard seed, black pepper, cornflour), parsley
- Allergens
- GlutenMustard
- May contain traces
- Nuts
Product details
- Quantity
- 280g
- Serving size
- 140g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 10099889
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Couscous?
Couscous contains 160 kcal per 100 g and about 224 kcal per serving (140g).
How much sugar is in Couscous?
Couscous has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Couscous healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Couscous contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Mustard. It may also contain traces of nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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