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Couscous Roundup

We analyzed 43 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Couscous shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 43 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Couscous you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
388
Protein
16g
Bob's Red Mill

Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: Wheat flour.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
311
Protein
11g
Yupik

Toasted Pearl Tricolor Couscous

Ingredients: _Wheat_ flour (wheat), spinach powder, tomato powder, natural colour.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
367
Protein
13g
Roland

Israeli Couscous

Ingredients: WHEAT FLOUR, AND/OR ROSEMARY EXTRACT.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
583
Protein
21g
Rice Bowl

Couscous Mix

Ingredients: COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
629
Protein
22g
Bob's Red Mill

Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: WHEAT FLOUR.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
411
Protein
13g
earthly GRAINS

Couscous Mix Parmesan

Ingredients: WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
220
Sugar
1g
earthly GRAINS

COUSCOUS MIX

Ingredients: durum wheat semolina, maltodextrin, salt, roasted garlic, yeast extract, natural flavor, garlic, hydrolyzed wheat protein, sunflower oil, onion, olive oil, parsley, white pepper

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
1g
Earthly Grains,Aldi

Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous Mix

Ingredients: COUSCOUS (PRECOOKED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, , OLIVE OIL, , PARSLEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARAMEL (COLOR), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROLS.

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
355
Protein
11g
365 Everyday Value

Organic couscous

Ingredients: Organic durum wheat semolina.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
375
Protein
13g
Riceselect, Rice Select

Couscous Tri-Color

Ingredients: DURUM _WHEAT_ SEMOLINA, TOMATO POWDER, SPINACH POWDER, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], ALFALFA EXTRACT [COLOR]

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
179
Sugar
2g
H-E-B

Couscous & Quinoa with Vegetables

Ingredients: HYDRATED COUSCOUS (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WATER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, CILANTRO), WATER, DURUM WHEAT BULGUR, GRILLED ZUCCHINI, YELLOW CARROT, COOKED RED QUINOA (RED QUINOA, WATER, SALT), RED PEPPER, GRILLED ONION, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, REHYDRATED RAISIN (RAISIN, RAPESEED OR SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER), DEHYDRATED TOMATO, PARSLEY, BASIL, SALT, CONCENTRATED VEGETABLE JUICE (CARROT, ONION, LEEK), YELLOW LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, CINNAMON, THICKENING AGENTS (XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, GLUCOSE POWDER), THYME, PEPPER EXTRACT

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
11g
Aldi

Couscous

Ingredients: couscous (precooked durum wheat semolina),whey, salt, maltodextrin (from corn), yeast extract, nonfat milk, cultured bΓΊttermilk (buttermilk, cultures), extra virgin olive oil, parsley, parmesan/romano/blue/cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), natural flavor contains: milk, wheat

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
364
Protein
11g
Osem

Israeli couscous canister

Ingredients: Wheat flour (contains gluten), antioxidant (rosemary extract).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
356
Protein
16g
Trader Joe's

Whole Durum Wheat Cous Cous

Ingredients: WHOLE DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
364
Protein
11g
Osem

Israeli Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: Wheat flour.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
13g
Near east

Near East Mediterranean Curry Couscous Mix 5.7 Ounce Paper Box

Ingredients: Couscous (wheat), autolyzed yeast extract, salt, peas*, honey granules, spices, carrots*, garlic, natural flavor, parsley*, onions, sunflower oil. *dried

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
140
Sugar
0g
Near East

Near East Herbed Chicken Couscous Mix 5.7 Ounce Paper Box

Ingredients: Couscous (wheat), autolyzed yeast extract, salt, carrots*, natural flavor, onions, parsley*, garlic, celery*, sage, sunflower oil, white pepper, turmeric (color). *dried

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
339
Protein
13g
Near East

Pearled Couscous Mix Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil

Ingredients: Couscous (wheat), maltodextrin, salt, garlic*, autolyzed yeast extract, natural flavor, olive oil, onions*, yeast extract, parsley*, thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary, marjoram, basil, soy protein isolate, rosemary extract, soy lecithin. *dried

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
360
Protein
13g
Near East

Couscous Mix Original

Ingredients: Medium grain couscous.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
367
Protein
15g
Bob's Red Mill

Golden couscous

Ingredients: Durum wheat semolina.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
638
Protein
26g
Near East

PEARLED COUSCOUS MIX Basil & Herb

Ingredients: Couscous (wheat), garlic*, autolyzed yeast extract, parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, basil, onions*, sunflower oil, butter (cream, salt), cultured nonfat milk, olive oil, yeast extract, parsley*, romano cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), natural flavor, soy protein isolate. *dried

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
180
Sugar
0g
Near East, Near Est

Couscous mix roasted garlic & olive oil

Ingredients: couscous (wheat), autolyzed yeast extract, olive oil, salt, garlic, onions, soy protein isolate, parsley, yeast extract, natural flavor, white pepper, tocopherols (preservative), soy sauce (soybean, wheat, salt),

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
382
Protein
15g
Bob's Red Mill

Tricolor Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: Wheat flour, spinach powder, tomato powder, annatto (color).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
13g
Rice Select,Riceselect

Couscous Original

Ingredients: Unenriched durum semolina (wheat).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
790
Protein
30g
Trader Joe's

Harvest Blend Blend Of Pearled Couscous Orzo, Split Baby Garbanzo Beans & Red Quinoa

Ingredients: Israeli couscous [semolina (durum wheat, rosemary extract)], tri-colored orzo pasta [enriched semolina [durum wheat, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, dried red bell pepper, dried spinach)], split baby garbanzo beans, red quinoa.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
13g
RiceSelect

Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: Toasted pearl couscous (wheat flour).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
444
Protein
16g
Generic

Private Selection Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
110
Sugar
4g
Nob Hill Trading Co.

Honey Harissa Salad With Turkey & Couscous

Ingredients: harissa flavored turkey breast (turkey breast, turkey broth, salt, dextrose, sodium phosphate, harissa sauce [bell peppers, jalapenos, canola/olive oil blend, garlic, cilantro, paprika, cumin, caraway seed, citric acid]), couscous (cooked couscous pasta [water, wheat flour, salt, turmeric, natural flavors], contains less than 2% of: cilantro, distilled vinegar, salt, natural flavors, spices, xanthan gum, dehydrated garlic, hot honey sauce [honey, sugar, water, distilled vinegar, aged red cayenne pepper mash, corn starch, contains less than 2% salt, invert sugar, spices, dehydrated garlic, paprika, canola oil], harissa sauce [bell peppers, jalapenos, canola/olive oil blend, garlic, cilantro, paprika, cumin, caraway seed, citric acid]), romaine lettuce, red cabbage, honey lime vinaigrette dressing (water, honey, sugar, distilled vinegar, lime juice, Dijon mustard [water, mustard seed, vinegar, salt, citric acid, tartaric acid, spices], canola oil, sea salt, black pepper), spring mix (spinach, red leaf lettuce, oak leaf, radicchio, red chard, red oak, mizuna, tango, iceberg, arugula, green chard, frisee, green leaf lettuce), dry roasted red bell peppers, roasted carrots (carrot, canola and extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper), chickpeas (chickpeas, high oleic sunflower oil, canola and/or sunflower, and/or safflower oil, sea salt)

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
300
Sugar
2g
Generic

Naturel Cassava Couscous D'attieke

Ingredients: cassava

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
JET LAGGED CHEF

Maple Butter Beans with Pearl Couscous

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Couscous category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 43 products in the Couscous category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Couscous?+
We rank Couscous based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Couscous here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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