Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb

by Near East 5 Ounce/144 g in Pastas Barcode 0072251003536
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb by Near East provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 35% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pastas category and comes in a 5 Ounce/144 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.7 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
1.8 g · Low
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 oz (56 g /about 1/2 cup dry couscous & 2 Tbsp. seasoning … (56 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 357 kcal 200 kcal 324 +10%
Total fat 2.7 g 1.5 g 2% 3.2 −15%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 0.9 −100%
Carbohydrates 71.4 g 40 g 15% 59.9 +19%
Total sugars 1.8 g 1 g 2.8 −35%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 5.4 g 3 g 11% 4.1 +30%
Protein 14.3 g 8 g 16% 11.9 +20%
Salt 2.1 g 1.2 g 0.4 +390%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8860 Pastas products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pastas

Calories higher 30%
Sugars lower 29%
Salt higher 3%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 15%
Fiber top 19%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Couscous (wheat), garlic*, autolyzed yeast extract, parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, basil, onions*, sunflower oil, butter (cream, salt), cultured nonfat milk, olive oil, yeast extract, parsley*, romano cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), natural flavor, soy protein isolate. *dried

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Product details

Quantity
5 Ounce/144 g
Serving size
2 oz (56 g /about 1/2 cup dry couscous & 2 Tbsp. seasoning … (56 g)
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United States
Barcode
0072251003536

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb?

Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (2 oz (56 g /about 1/2 cup dry couscous & 2 Tbsp. seasoning … (56 g)).

How much sugar is in Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb?

Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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