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Whole wheat couscous

Whole-wheat couscous comprises dried granules of whole-wheat semolina and water, steamed or rehydrated into a tender, fluffy accompaniment.

Whole wheat couscous — illustrative ingredient image

About Whole wheat couscous

Whole-wheat couscous consists of small granules made from whole-wheat semolina and water, shaped and dried. The uncooked granules are dry and granular, usually tan or light brown, and swell when prepared.

It is commonly steamed or rehydrated with hot liquid and served as a tender, fluffy grain-like accompaniment or ingredient. Its flavour is mild and wheaty. This entry refers to plain whole-wheat couscous, not conventional refined-wheat couscous or an instant seasoned mix.

Ingredient type
whole food

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whole-wheat couscous

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Whole wheat couscous nutrition & diet

Whole wheat couscous nutritional value

Product example: WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS (Harris-Teeter Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
357kcal
Protein
14.3g
Carbs
71.4g
Fat
2.4g

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Compare dry couscous with prepared couscous only when accounting for absorbed water. Whole-wheat and refined-wheat versions, as well as seasoned mixes, are distinct products.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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