Calorie comparison
Couscous vs Flour Tortilla
Per 100 grams, couscous is the lighter choice by 192 calories, while flour tortilla 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 | Flour Tortilla |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | 304 |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 51 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 7 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
🌯 Flour Tortilla
1 tortilla (45 g)
137 cal
3.6 g protein · 23 g carbs · 3.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, couscous or flour tortilla?
Per 100 g, couscous has 112 calories and flour tortilla has 304. Couscous is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, couscous or flour tortilla?
Couscous has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g; flour tortilla has 8 g. Flour Tortilla wins on protein.
Is couscous or flour tortilla 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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