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Merguez
Merguez by DEFIAL NORMIVAL provides 287 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 15.8 g of protein. That is 35% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Merguez category and comes in a 1 kg (20 * 50 g) pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: Une merguez 50 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal | 144 kcal | 265 +8% | |
| Total fat | 23.3 g | 11.7 g | 15% | 21.9 +6% |
| Saturated fat | 10.3 g | 5.2 g | 26% | 9.3 +11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1.8 g | 1% | 2.6 +37% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 1.2 −35% | |
| Added sugars | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1 −87% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 7.9 g | 16% | 14.4 +10% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 1 g | 2.2 −12% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 438 Merguez products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other merguez
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Viande de bovin (59,9 %), viande d'ovin (14 %), eau, gras de bovin, gras d'ovin, épices et plante aromatique, conservateurs : E326-E262-E250, sel, dextrose, betterave déshydratée, arômes naturels, colorants : E120-E160c, antioxydants : E300-E301. Boyau collagénique : collagène, eau, cellulose.
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 kg (20 * 50 g)
- Serving size
- Une merguez 50 g
- Labels & certifications
- Green Dot
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 3445420014829
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Merguez?
Merguez contains 287 kcal per 100 g and about 144 kcal per serving (Une merguez 50 g).
How much sugar is in Merguez?
Merguez has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Merguez healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Merguez vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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