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Couscous: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: couscous, cooked.
21.8g net carbs per 100 g
1.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
65glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 21.8 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Energy | 112 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169700 “Couscous, cooked”. Net carbs = total carbs 23.2 g − fiber 1.4 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup79 g | 1 cup157 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 17.2 | 34.3 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Glycemic load | 11 | 22 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 65. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Couscous, rehydrated with hot water (San Remo, Australia)
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