Ptitim (Israeli Couscous)
Serving: 1 cup cooked (~180 g)
Ptitim — toasted pasta pearls invented in Israel — are a kids and family staple, served plain, with tomato sauce or in a pilaf. Plain ptitim are light; the oil and add-ins decide the total.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- They are essentially toasted wheat pasta, so they are carb-forward.
- Cooking them with oil, sauce or fried onion raises the calories.
- Whole-wheat ptitim add a little fiber for a similar count.
Logging tip
Sauce and oil change the count — photograph the bowl so Nishnush counts the extras.
Common questions
How many calories are in ptitim? +
A cup of plain cooked ptitim (~180 g) is about 200 calories — roughly 40 g carbs, 6 g protein and 2 g fat. Sauces and oil add more.
Are ptitim healthy? +
They are a simple carbohydrate side, fine in a balanced plate. Watch the oil and the portion, and pair them with protein and vegetables.
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