Merguez
Merguez contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 60 g (60 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 72 % of its calories come from fat, with 26 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for viande on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 86 % of the Daily Value for zinc, 76 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine B12 and 39 % of the Daily Value for iodine.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8 g | 40 % |
| Cholesterol L | 76,1 mg | 25 % |
| Sodium L | 680 mg | 30 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,5 g | 0,5 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 16 g | 32 % |
| Vitamine A L | 2,9 µg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamine C L | 0,15 mg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0,23 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamine E L | 0,26 mg | 2 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,085 mg | 7 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,18 mg | 14 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 5,4 mg | 34 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,6 mg | 12 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,31 mg | 18 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 8,5 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 1,8 µg | 76 % |
| Calcium L | 11,4 mg | 0,9 % |
| Fer L | 5,2 mg | 29 % |
| Magnésium L | 23,2 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphore L | 191 mg | 15 % |
| Potassium L | 313 mg | 7 % |
| Zinc L | 9,4 mg | 86 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,093 mg | 10 % |
| Manganèse L | 0,017 mg | 0,7 % |
| Sélénium L | 9,6 µg | 17 % |
| Iodine L | 58,8 µg | 39 % |
% 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 26 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- Fat 72 %
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
- Protein16 gabove the median for viande (median 14,3 g)
- Sugars0,5 gbelow the median for viande (median 0,7 g)
- Fat20 gbelow the median for viande (median 21,7 g)
- Saturated fat8 gbelow the median for viande (median 8,1 g)
- Sodium680 mgin the lowest quarter of viande (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 53,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Rindfleisch (85%), Lammfleisch (10%), Speisesalz, Gewürze (Chili, Peffer, Paprika, Zwiebel, Lauch), Glucosesiup, Gewürzextakte (Chiliextrakt, Pfefferextrakt, Paprikaextrakt, Zwiebelextrakt, Lauchextrakt), färbendes Rote Beete Pulver, Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat; Schafsaiting.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 250 kcal. Serving, 60 g (60 g): about 150 kcal.
Is Merguez high in protein?
Merguez contains 16 g of protein per 100 g (32 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9,6 g in serving, 60 g (60 g). About 26 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is above the median (median 14,3 g).
How many carbs are in Merguez?
Merguez has 1,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,5 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 8 g is saturated (40 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Merguez contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (86 % DV), Vitamine B12 (76 % DV), iodine (39 % DV), Niacine (B3) (34 % DV) and fer (29 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Merguez?
100 g contains 680 mg of sodium, 30 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 21 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 22137302. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 21 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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