Couscous (Arabic: كُسْكُس kuskus) is a Maghrebi dish of small (about 3 millimetres (0.12 in) diameter) steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina[2] that is traditionally served with a stew spooned on top. Pearl millet and sorghum especially in the Sahel and other cereals can be cooked in a similar way and the resulting dishes are also sometimes called couscous.[3]:18[4] Couscous is a staple food throughout the North African cuisines of Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Libya, and Egypt.[5][6]:250 In Western supermarkets, it is sometimes sold in instant form with a flavour packet, and may be served as a side or on its own as a main dish. Nutrition[edit] Nutrition facts Serving size 1 cup (173 g) Servings per container Information is per cooked wheat couscous as determined by Nutrient Data Laboratory, ARS, USDA.[20] Amount per serving Calories 176 Calories from fat 2 % Daily value* Total fat 0.25 g 0% Saturated fat 0.05 g 0% Trans fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 8 mg 0% Potassium 91 mg 3% Total carbohydrate 36g 12% Dietary fibre 2 g 1% Sugars 0 g Protein 6 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 1% Iron 2% *Percent daily values are based on a 2,000‑calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. In a one cup reference amount, wheat couscous provides 6 grams of protein, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and negligible fat.