Is Couscous (cooked) keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, couscous (cooked) is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (79 g)) has about 17.1 g of net carbs, about 68% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
A pasta, so it is not keto.
A typical serving is ½ cup (79 g). That has 88 calories, 3 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 17.1 g net carbs (18.2 g total carbs − 1.1 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for couscous (cooked)
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 112 kcal · 21.6 g net carbs · 3.8 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is couscous (cooked) keto?
No, couscous (cooked) is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (79 g)) has about 17.1 g of net carbs, about 68% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in couscous (cooked)?
A serving of couscous (cooked) (½ cup (79 g)) has about 18.2 g of total carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 17.1 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 21.6 g of net carbs.
Can I eat couscous (cooked) on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. A pasta, so it is not keto. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of couscous (cooked)?
Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, zucchini, shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash (cooked).
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