Near East · Pasta by Shape and Type
Parmesan Couscous Mix
A about 1/3 cup dry couscous (56g) serving of Parmesan Couscous Mix by Near East has 200 calories, 2g of sugars and 500mg of sodium, as submitted by The Quaker Oats Co/golden Grain to USDA (FoodData Central 2679623, record updated Mar 4, 2022).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2679623, available Nov 16, 2023; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that The Quaker Oats Co/golden Grain submitted to USDA, for the declared 56g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 072251001563
- Category
- Pasta by Shape and Type
- Records
- 9 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other pasta by shape and type
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 54% of the 6,073 pasta by shape and type products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 99% of them.
Where the calories come from: 77% carbohydrate, 7% fat and 16% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among pasta by shape and type: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 2.6 g | 54% |
| Sodium | 893 mg | 0 mg | 99% |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 12.5 g | 88% |
| Calories | 357 | 357 | 39% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 6,073 products, one per barcode.
Other couscous in this aisle
145 of the 6,073 pasta by shape and type products are named couscous. Per 100 g their median is 357 calories, 9 mg of sodium and 12.5 g of protein; 124 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Parmesan Truffle Couscous Fusion PRIVATE SELECTION | 630 mg | 370 |
| Cacio E Pepe Pearled Couscous 365 EVERYDAY VALUE | 608 mg | 367 |
| Creamy Parmesan Pasta with a Rich, Creamy Parmesan Cheese Blended with Garlic, Onion and Seasonings Traditional Couscous Seasoned Mix FULL CIRCLE | 595 mg | 357 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "couscous", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WHEY, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY*, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), YEAST EXTRACT, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ANNATTO (COLOR), SOYBEAN OIL.
The statement lists 17 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Durum Wheat Semolina, Whey, Parmesan Cheese (milk. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Mar 4, 2022), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement The Quaker Oats Co/golden Grain submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2679623).
More Near East pasta by shape and type
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous | 357 | 1.79 g | 821 mg |
| Garlic and Olive Oil Whole Wheat Couscous Blend | 357 | 3.57 g | 893 mg |
| Original Pearled Couscous Mix | 357 | 1.79 g | 9 mg |
| Broccoli & Cheese Flavor Couscous Mix | 357 | 1.79 g | 1,214 mg |
| Original Couscous Mix | 357 | 0 g | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Near East Parmesan Couscous Mix?
200 per about 1/3 cup dry couscous (56g) serving, and 357 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Near East Parmesan Couscous Mix?
500mg per serving (22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record The Quaker Oats Co/golden Grain submitted to USDA, last updated Mar 4, 2022. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov