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Is couscous (cooked) keto?
No. It's best to avoid couscous (cooked) on a ketogenic diet.
Values per 100 g
21.6g
Net carbs
23 − 1.4 · total − fibre
23g
Total carbs
1.4g
of which fibre
0.1g
of which sugars
A real portion
1 serving200 g43.2gNet carbs
Average weight, indicative. Weigh the food for an exact count.
Why
With around 21.6 g of net carbs per 100 g (including 0.1 g of sugars), couscous (cooked) pushes your count up fast and sits badly with ketosis.
How much can you eat?
An occasional taste at most — and count it towards your day.
Frequently asked questions
Is couscous (cooked) keto?
No. It's best to avoid couscous (cooked) on a ketogenic diet.
How many net carbs does couscous (cooked) have?
About 21.6 g net per 100 g: 23 g of total carbs minus 1.4 g of fibre, which isn't absorbed and doesn't count towards your keto budget.
How many carbs does couscous (cooked) have?
About 23 g of carbs per 100 g, of which 0.1 g sugars.
How much couscous (cooked) can I eat on keto?
An occasional taste at most — and count it towards your day.
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