Couscous
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7.5/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072934971145
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
11 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCOUSCOUS (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (SPINACH, ONIONS), SEA SALT, TOASTED ONION, GRANULATED ONION, LEMON POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, ACACIA GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS [INCLUDES LEMON]), ORANGE PEEL, EXPELLERPRESSED CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS WITH YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SPICE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Couscous' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Spinach, Onions).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Lemon Powder (Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Acacia Gum, Natural Flavors [Includes Lemon]).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expellerpressed Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Flavors With Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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