Ingredient swap
Couscous vs Jasmine Rice
Couscous has 12.8 g protein and 376 calories per 100 g; jasmine rice has 7 g and 356. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of couscous (173 g) ≈ 1 cup of jasmine rice.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Couscous | Jasmine Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 | 356 better |
| Protein | 12.8 gbetter | 7 g |
| Carbs | 77.4 g | 79 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 5 gbetter | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g | 0.1 gbetter |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 4 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 173 g | 185 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 jasmine rice instead of couscous?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of couscous (173 g) ≈ 1 cup of jasmine rice.
Which has more protein?
Couscous, with 12.8 g per 100 g versus 7 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Jasmine Rice, with 356 calories per 100 g.