Merguez Véritables vs Merguez de volaille
Overall, Merguez de volaille has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Merguez Véritables | Merguez de volaille |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 287 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Fat | 24 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | — | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 15 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 40% fewer calories (172 kcal vs 287 kcal).
- Merguez de volaille has 54% less fat (11 g vs 24 g).
- Merguez de volaille has 67% less saturated fat (3.3 g vs 9.9 g).
- Merguez Véritables has 55% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.1 g).
- Merguez de volaille has 19% less salt (1.7 g vs 2.1 g).
- Merguez de volaille has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Merguez de volaille lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Merguez Véritables
Viande bovine origine France 81 %, eau, gras de bœuf origine France sirop de glucose, épices, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, arômes naturels, betterave rouge déshydratée (colorant naturel), plantes aromatiques, boyau de mouton. 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 Véritables 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 287 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Merguez Véritables has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 1.1 g per 100 g.