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Falafel calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of falafel contains 333 calories, with 13.3 g of protein, 31.8 g of carbohydrate and 17.8 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 16% Carbs 37% Fat 47%
How falafel compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel | 333 kcal | 13.3 g | 31.8 g | 17.8 g |
| Peanut, boiled | 318 kcal | 13.5 g | 21.3 g | 22 g |
| Roasted chickpeas | 364 kcal | 19.3 g | 46.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Vegetarian fillets | 290 kcal | 23 g | 9 g | 18 g |
| Meatless bacon | 309 kcal | 11.7 g | 5.3 g | 29.5 g |
Nutrition facts for falafel
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.8 g |
| Fat | 17.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in falafel
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.69 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 13% |
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Calories in common falafel servings
How many calories in a portion of falafel — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 patty (17 g) | 56.6 kcal | 2.3 g | 5.4 g | 3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 333 kcal | 13 g | 32 g | 18 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in falafel?
Falafel has 333 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in falafel?
Falafel contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g.
Are these falafel calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172455 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
