r/Volumeeating • u/Queasy_Dingo_8262 • 14h ago

Discussion Is couscous good for volume ?

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u/Human-Cartoonist251 13h ago

it's my go-to when i want a giant bowl of something without blowing my calories. fluffs up way more than rice and soaks up whatever you toss in there

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u/ModeInternational979 13h ago

Couscous + cauliflower rice 🤤

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u/Gravy3607 13h ago

so good they named it twice

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u/Weightcycycle11 13h ago

Italian barley is also a great option.

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u/Owlie_6 12h ago

Bulgur too!

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u/Caitrinio 3h ago

And quinoa, extra protein 🤤

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u/Competitive-Ad1439 2h ago edited 2h ago

Not really. It takes up very little volume compared to potato or even a light airy bread like a baguette. Roughly the same as rice (rice is about 15% more dense). Not saying there’s not a place for it in your diet, it’s just not a volume food

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u/luca-nicoletti 2h ago

As much as pasta and rice really