Pearl couscous
High GI
GL 39 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 26 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- High glycemic index
Pearl couscous has a glycemic index of 72, higher than plain Couscous (65). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 39.
Updated Jan 9, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- No added sugar
- High glycemic index
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pearl couscous?
Pearl couscous has a glycemic index of 72 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 39; per 100 g the glycemic load is 26.
Is Pearl couscous good for people with insulin resistance?
Pearl couscous has a high glycemic index (72) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cooked Quinoa.
Which form of Couscous has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Couscous in this database, Tuna salad cous cous has the lowest glycemic load (9 per 100 g).
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