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Couscous
Tesco · 280g
- Barcode
10099889- Category
- Microwave meals
- Serving size
- 140g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
Couscous (Tesco) is a product in the category “Microwave meals”. It provides 160 kcal (670 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 140g contains about 224 kcal, or 11% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 100% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 19% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 16% less salt than the median product in its category. No E-number additives were identified in its ingredient list. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (140g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 670 kJ / 160 kcal | 8% | 938 kJ / 224 kcal |
| Fat | 7.6 g | 11% | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 7% | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 7% | 27 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 4% | 5 g |
| Added sugars | < 0.01 g | < 0.01 g | |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 10% | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | 3.8 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 10% | 0.84 g |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 35 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 1,555 products in the category “Microwave meals”.
Ingredients
Rehydrated couscous (water, durum wheat semolina), chargrilled vegetables 28%(red onion, yellow pepper, red pepper, courgette, extra virgin olive oil), cooked giant couscous (water, semolina), basil & lemon dressing (rapeseed oil, water, garlic purée, basil, lemon juice, basil oil (sunflower oil, basil), salt, tomato paste, sugar, red chilli purée, spirit vinegar, mustard seed, black pepper, cornflour), parsley
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
May contain traces of
Additives
No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Couscous?
Couscous contains 160 kcal per 100 g, which is about 224 kcal per serving of 140g.
Is Couscous vegan?
It is unclear: some ingredients of Couscous can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.
Does Couscous contain palm oil?
No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Couscous.
Which additives does Couscous contain?
No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list of Couscous.
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