Is couscous keto?
Couscous
Not keto No — couscous is not keto-friendly.
Tiny pasta made from wheat — about 34 g net carbs per cup.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup cooked · 157 g- Net carbs
- 34g
- Calories
- 176kcal
- Protein
- 6g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 172%
1.7× the daily limit
About 22.9 g of couscous adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 37 g | 23 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Net carbs | 34 g | 22 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 6 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
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Better keto swaps for couscous
Keto substitutes for rice 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace couscous
Frequently asked questions
Is couscous keto?
No — couscous is not keto-friendly. Tiny pasta made from wheat — about 34 g net carbs per cup.
How many net carbs are in couscous?
1 cup cooked (157 g) of couscous has about 34 g net carbs (37 g total carbs minus 2.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 22 g net carbs.
How much couscous can I eat on keto?
About 22.9 g of couscous adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 172% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for couscous?
Try cauliflower. See our full guide: keto substitutes for rice.
