Quinoa, cooked vs Couscous, cooked
Fiber comparison — per 100g and per serving
Both Quinoa, cooked and Couscous, cooked are tracked in the USDA FoodData Central database. This comparison shows total fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber breakdown, fiber per serving, and fiber efficiency (grams per 100 calories) — giving a complete picture for anyone choosing between these two foods. Serving size matters as much as fiber density: a food with lower fiber per 100g may still deliver more fiber per serving depending on typical portion sizes.
Couscous, cooked
has more fiber per serving
(7.4g vs 5.2g)
Quinoa, cooked
Cereal Grains and Pasta
5.2
g per cup
% of 30g daily goal
17%
Per 100g
2.8g
Calories
120 kcal
Fiber / 100cal
2.3g
Servings to 30g
5.8
Couscous, cooked
Cereal Grains and Pasta
7.4
g per cup, dry, yields
% of 30g daily goal
25%
Per 100g
1.4g
Calories
112 kcal
Fiber / 100cal
1.2g
Servings to 30g
4.1
| Metric | Quinoa, cooked | Couscous, cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber per 100g | 2.8g | 1.4g |
| Fiber per serving | 5.2g / cup | 7.4g / cup, dry, yields |
| Soluble fiber | — | — |
| Insoluble fiber | — | — |
| Calories (per 100g) | 120 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Fiber per 100 cal | 2.3g | 1.2g |
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