Merguez
Merguez contains 260 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat 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 | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 9 g | 45% |
| Sodium L | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Protein L | 14 g | 28% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 71%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Sugars2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1.1 g)
- Fat20 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 24 g)
- Saturated fat9 gbelow the median for meat (median 10 g)
- Sodium420 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 760 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Lamb, Beef, Water, Spice mix (dextrose, potassium chloride, sugar), Spices, Modified corn starch, Herbs, Sodium nitrite, Sodium erythorbate, Salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merguez Charolaise Tradival | 260 | 15 g | 1.9 g | 21 g |
| Merguez Schmidt | 261 | 13 g | 2.9 g | 22 g |
| Merguez véritables SOVIVO | 261 | 13.9 g | 3.3 g | 21.4 g |
| Merguez Charcuterie Des Flandres | 259 | 14 g | 1.7 g | 22 g |
| Merguez de poulet Lionor | 259 | 15.8 g | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| véritable merguez fortes Madrange | 259 | 13 g | 2.3 g | 22 g |
| Merguez L'ATELIER BOUCHERIE | 259 | 16 g | 1.4 g | 21 g |
| Merguez Bigard | 258 | 16 g | 0.9 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 260 kcal.
Is Merguez high in protein?
Merguez contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 22% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Merguez?
Merguez has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 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 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Merguez?
100 g contains 420 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0623798007961. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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