Merguez
Merguez contains 314 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 80 % of its calories come from fat, with 18 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 280 kcal per 100 g across 179 products.
100 g provides 88 % of the Daily Value for jod, 78 % of the Daily Value for zink and 72 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 314 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28 g | 36 % |
| Saturated fat L | 4,8 g | 24 % |
| Cholesterol L | 71,8 mg | 24 % |
| Sodium L | 760 mg | 33 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,5 g | 0,5 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,82 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0,82 g | 2 % |
| Protein L | 14 g | 28 % |
| Vitamin A L | 2,7 µg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0,2 mg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,22 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,24 mg | 2 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,079 mg | 7 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,17 mg | 13 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5,1 mg | 32 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,56 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,28 mg | 17 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 8,3 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1,7 µg | 72 % |
| Calcium L | 11,3 mg | 0,9 % |
| Jern L | 4,7 mg | 26 % |
| Magnesium L | 21,9 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphor L | 179 mg | 14 % |
| Kalium L | 294 mg | 6 % |
| Zink L | 8,6 mg | 78 % |
| Kobber L | 0,094 mg | 10 % |
| Mangan L | 0,021 mg | 0,9 % |
| Selen L | 8,9 µg | 16 % |
| Jod L | 131 µg | 88 % |
% 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 18 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- Fat 80 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Sugars0,82 gbelow the median for kød (median 1,1 g)
- Fat28 gin the top quarter of kød (median 24 g)
- Saturated fat4,8 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 10 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50,2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 50,2 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0,001 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Viande de boeuf 76%, viande d'agneau 13%, sel de cuisine iodé, épices, sel de cuisine, glucose, stabilisant: citrate de sodium, antioxydants: acide ascorbique et E304, extraits d'epies, acidifiant: acide citrique, vin rouge (contient des SULFITES), eau, sucre inverti, jus de betterave rouge concentré, correcteur d'acidité: acétates de sodium et acide citrique, conser - vateur: sorbate de potassium. Enveloppe: boyau de mouton.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 314 kcal.
Is Merguez high in protein?
Merguez contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 18 % of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Merguez?
Merguez has 1,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,82 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 28 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4,8 g is saturated (24 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Merguez contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are jod (88 % DV), zink (78 % DV), Vitamin B12 (72 % DV), Niacin (B3) (32 % DV) and jern (26 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Merguez?
100 g contains 760 mg of sodium, 33 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 1. april 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. 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 7610339074561. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 1. april 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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