Brown rice is marginally "healthier" than couscous, which is made from semolina flour. Brown rice has more dietary fiber, Vitamin B6 and magnesium than couscous, and slightly more calories from carbohydrates and fat. read more
Brown rice and whole-grain couscous retain the natural fiber from the bran. With 3.5 grams of fiber in a 1-cup serving, brown rice has almost six times more fiber than white rice. The same portion of whole-grain couscous has 8 grams of fiber, compared to 2 grams in regular couscous. read more