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At a glance
Merguez (BBQ) is a product in the category “Sausages”. It provides 250 kcal (1,038 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 60 g contains about 150 kcal, or 8% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 23% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 15% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 1 additive: E301 - Sodium ascorbate. It is sold in France and Germany.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (60 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,038 kJ / 250 kcal | 13% | 623 kJ / 150 kcal |
| Fat | 20 g | 29% | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5 g | 1% | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1% | 0.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Polyols | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Starch | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% | 0 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% | 9.6 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 28% | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 46 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | ||
| Vitamin A | 2.9 µg | 1.7 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.23 µg | 0.14 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 0.16 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.15 mg | 0.09 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 µg | 1.1 µg | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 6.8 mg | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 3.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 14 mg | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 188 mg | |
| Zinc | 9.4 mg | 5.7 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0.97 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 1,896 products in the category “Sausages”.
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.
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
May contain traces of
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Merguez?
Merguez contains 250 kcal per 100 g, which is about 150 kcal per serving of 60 g.
Is Merguez vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Merguez contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Merguez contain palm oil?
No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Merguez.
Which additives does Merguez contain?
Merguez contains E301 - Sodium ascorbate.
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