Merguez
Merguez contains 257 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 74 % of its calories come from fat, with 25 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for kød on FoodFactly (280 kcal per 100 g).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat L | 7,7 g | 39 % |
| Sodium L | 440 mg | 19 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0,4 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 16 g | 32 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- Fat 74 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein16 gin the top quarter of kød (median 14 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1,1 g)
- Fat21 gbelow the median for kød (median 24 g)
- Saturated fat7,7 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 10 g)
- Sodium440 mgin the lowest quarter of kød (median 760 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merguez boeuf-mouton Bigard | 257 | 16 g | 0,9 g | 21 g |
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| Merguez Bigard | 257 | 15 g | 2,1 g | 21 g |
| Merguez Bigard | 258 | 16 g | 0,9 g | 21 g |
| Merguez Jean Rozé | 258 | 16 g | 2,1 g | 21 g |
| Veritable merguez Metzger Muller | 258 | 15,7 g | 1,2 g | 21,2 g |
| Merguez Bigard | 258 | 16 g | 0,9 g | 21 g |
| ASSORTIMENT de SAUCISSES (Chipos,Chipos Herbes et Merguez) 55g Poids fixe Socopa | 256 | 15 g | 1,3 g | 21 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Merguez?
100 g of Merguez has 257 kcal.
Is Merguez high in protein?
Merguez contains 16 g of protein per 100 g (32 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 25 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is among the highest quarter (median 14 g).
How many carbs are in Merguez?
Merguez has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Merguez?
Merguez contains 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7,7 g is saturated (39 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Merguez?
100 g contains 440 mg of sodium, 19 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 31. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 27037584. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 31. marts 2026. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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