Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic

by Waitrose in Couscous Barcode 5000169198476
Good nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic by Waitrose provides 145 kcal per 100 g, with 1.7 g of sugars and 4.8 g of protein. That is 35% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Couscous category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.9 g · Low
Sugars
1.7 g · Low
Salt
0.6 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 145 kcal 278 −48%
Total fat 2 g 2.4 −18%
Saturated fat 0.9 g 0.6 +62%
Carbohydrates 26.2 g 52.7 −50%
Total sugars 1.7 g 2.6 −35%
Added sugars 0 g 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 3.8 −63%
Protein 4.8 g 9.7 −51%
Salt 0.6 g 0.5 +7%

Category average across 175 Couscous products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other couscous

Calories lower 16%
Sugars lower 25%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat higher 18%
Protein top 87%
Fiber top 95%

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

Ingredients

Durum wheat semolina (88%), lactose (milk), flavourings, palm oil, salt, dried lemon peel, dried garlic, dried carrot, dried parsley, dried tomato, dried chives, citric acid, ground turmeric

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169198476

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic?

Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic contains 145 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic?

Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic has 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Waitrose savoury couscous with lemon and garlic contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. 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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