1 piece (medium) of Merguez sausage (75 g) has 244 calories. That works out to 325 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 12.6 g of protein, 20.7 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1.6 µg of B12 covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Merguez sausage Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

325

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

1.8g

· 1% DV

Protein

16.8g

· 34% DV

Fat

27.6g

· 35% DV

Fiber

0.2g

· 1% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 21% · Fat 77%

Merguez sausage Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.1µg · 88% DV

0.58mg · 48% DV

4.9mg · 31% DV

0.31mg · 18% DV

Minerals

Sodium

820mg · 36% DV

Selenium

18µg · 33% DV

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Phosphorus

170mg · 24% DV

How Nutritious Is Merguez sausage?

Nutrient density

Low

32/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

34/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Merguez sausage Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Merguez sausage

To burn the 325 calories in 100 g:

🚶

80min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

33min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

44min

Cycling

🏊

38min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Merguez sausage Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Merguez sausage Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Merguez sausage Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Merguez sausage Fat Profile

SATURATED

10.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

12.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.8g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merguez sausage

How many calories are in merguez sausage?

Merguez sausage contains 325 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 16.8 g of protein and 27.6 g of fat.

Is merguez sausage suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, merguez sausage is compatible with keto, ketovore, paleo, carnivore, and omnivore diets. It has 1.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026