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Regular couscous is made from semolina wheat, while whole-wheat couscous derives from the whole grains of durum flour. This flour derives from durum wheat, which is high in protein and commonly used for other fare like pasta and pizza dough. A whole grain has its endosperm, germ and bran intact.
Couscous calories and nutrition depend on the preparation method that you use, but it can be a healthy addition to your meal. Plain couscous that has been cooked in water with no additional butter or oil is a low fat (almost fat-free) source of carbohydrates.