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Pearl Couscous

Pearl Couscous is a North African staple made from steamed and granulated durum wheat semolina, commonly served as a side or base in Moroccan, Tunisian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is known for its quick cooking time and fluffy texture that soaks up sauces and stews well. Nutritionally it is primarily a carbohydrate source and provides a modest amount of protein—about 12.8g of protein per 100g—while being low in fat. Like many refined wheat products, it contains some fiber but is less nutrient-dense than whole grains or seeds. From a health perspective, couscous is a convenient energy-rich base for meals but offers limited micronutrients and plant compounds compared with whole-grain alternatives; pairing it with vegetables, legumes or lean proteins improves its nutritional balance.

Vegan · Lactose free · Processed · ~0.14€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Couscous.

Calories

376 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

13 g

26% RDI

Fat

0.6 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

77 g

28% RDI

Sugar

0.1 g

0% RDI

Fiber

5 g

17% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 6.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Pearl Couscous healthy?

Pearl Couscous are rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Pearl Couscous?

Pearl Couscous are NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Are Pearl Couscous lactose free?

Yes, Pearl Couscous are lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pearl Couscous?

100g of Pearl Couscous contain 376 kcal, 12.8g protein, 77.4g carbohydrates, 0.6g fat, and 5g fiber.

Q.04Are Pearl Couscous vegan?

Yes, Pearl Couscous are vegan.

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