Merguez vs Merguez de volaille
Overall, Merguez de volaille has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Merguez | Merguez de volaille |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 258 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Fat | 21 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | — | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 16 g |
| Additives | 0 | 4 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Merguez de volaille has 33% fewer calories (172 kcal vs 258 kcal).
- Merguez de volaille has 48% less fat (11 g vs 21 g).
- Merguez de volaille has 64% less saturated fat (3.3 g vs 9.2 g).
- Merguez de volaille has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Merguez de volaille lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Merguez
Viande de boeuf* 59%, viande de mouton* 26%,gras de boeuf eau, sel, paprika,dextrose, aromes naturels, ail,cumin, curcuma, coriandre, oignon, epices. Boyau naturel de mouton. * viande bovine et ovine origine France
Merguez de volaille
Viande de dinde 71 % (origine : France) ; peau de poulet ; eau ; conservateurs: lactate de potassium, E263, E262 ; fibre de blé ; sel ; sirop de glucose ; épices (dont piment 1 %) ; dextrose ;betterave rouge ;arômes naturels ; plantes aromatiques ; antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium. Boyau naturel de mouton. Traces de lait et œufs.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Merguez or Merguez de volaille?
Overall, Merguez de volaille has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Merguez de volaille has fewer calories: 172 kcal versus 258 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Merguez has less sugar: 0.9 g versus 1.1 g per 100 g.