Calorie comparison
Couscous vs English Muffin
Per 100 grams, couscous is the lighter choice by 123 calories, while english muffin delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Couscous | English Muffin |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | 235 |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 1.8 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌾 Couscous
1 cup cooked (157 g)
176 cal
6 g protein · 36.1 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🫓 English Muffin
1 muffin (57 g)
134 cal
4.6 g protein · 26.2 g carbs · 1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, couscous or english muffin?
Per 100 g, couscous has 112 calories and english muffin has 235. Couscous is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, couscous or english muffin?
Couscous has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g; english muffin has 8 g. English Muffin wins on protein.
Is couscous or english muffin better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward couscous — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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