Tri-color Pearl Couscous

Tri-color Pearl Couscous by Bob's Red Mill has 382 kcal per 100 g. One serving (55 g) is about 210 kcal.

Tri-color Pearl Couscous contains 14.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 8 g per 55 g serving.

Yes — 14.5 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 15% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 83% of its calories (78.2 g per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is sugar). It also delivers 3.6 g of fiber.

Yes — only 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 78.2 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

It provides 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g — 13% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (382 kcal); points in favor come from fiber (3.6 g), protein (14.5 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 26 g of Tri-color Pearl Couscous equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.