How much couscous, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
790 g
roughly 28 oz · 884 kcalCouscous, cooked isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 790 g (28 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.
3.8 gprotein / 100 g
112kcal / 100 g
3.4 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much couscous, cooked for different protein targets
| Protein target | Couscous, cooked | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 395 g | 14 oz |
| 20 g | 525 g | 19 oz |
| 25 g | 660 g | 23 oz |
| 30 g | 790 g | 28 oz |
| 40 g | 1055 g | 37 oz |
| 50 g | 1315 g | 46 oz |
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Questions
- How much couscous, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 790 g — roughly 28 oz — of couscous, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 3.8 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in couscous, cooked?
- Couscous, cooked has about 3.8 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 112 kcal per 100 g.
- Is couscous, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — couscous, cooked is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.