Ingredient swap
Cornmeal vs Couscous
Cornmeal has 8.1 g protein and 370 calories per 100 g; couscous has 12.8 g and 376. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cornmeal (138 g) ≈ ¾ cup of couscous.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Cornmeal | Couscous |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 | 376 |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 12.8 gbetter |
| Carbs | 79 g | 77.4 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 gbetter | 5 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.4 gbetter |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 10 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 138 g | 173 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use couscous instead of cornmeal?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cornmeal (138 g) ≈ ¾ cup of couscous.
Which has more protein?
Couscous, with 12.8 g per 100 g versus 8.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cornmeal, with 370 calories per 100 g.