Falafel nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Falafel, home-prepared
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Falafel

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI is 33 when served with Pita bread, pickle, salad and Tahina http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/ansinet/pjn/2018/518-523.pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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33 (low) |
Glycemic load | 2 (low) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 333 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 31.84 grams |
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 patty (approx 2-1/4" dia) (17 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -1.5 (alkaline) |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 85% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 84% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 83% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 82% of foods
Falafel calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 333 |
Falafel Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI is 33 when served with Pita bread, pickle, salad and Tahina http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/ansinet/pjn/2018/518-523.pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Falafel Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
54 mg of 1,000 mg
5%
Iron:
3.42 mg of 8 mg
43%
Magnesium:
82 mg of 420 mg
20%
Phosphorus:
192 mg of 700 mg
27%
Potassium:
585 mg of 3,400 mg
17%
Sodium:
294 mg of 2,300 mg
13%
Zinc:
1.5 mg of 11 mg
14%
Copper:
0.258 mg of 1 mg
29%
Manganese:
0.691 mg of 2 mg
30%
Selenium:
1 µg of 55 µg
2%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
585 mg
TOP 10%
Magnesium
82 mg
TOP 16%
Iron
3.42 mg
TOP 17%
Copper
0.258 mg
TOP 27%
Calcium
54 mg
TOP 32%
Sodium
294 mg
TOP 34%
Manganese
0.691 mg
TOP 35%
Phosphorus
192 mg
TOP 41%
Zinc
1.5 mg
TOP 45%
Selenium
1 µg
TOP 82%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
13 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.6 mg of 90 mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
0.146 mg of 1 mg
12%
Vitamin B2:
0.166 mg of 1 mg
13%
Vitamin B3:
1.044 mg of 16 mg
7%
Vitamin B5:
0.292 mg of 5 mg
6%
Vitamin B6:
0.125 mg of 1 mg
10%
Folate:
93 µg of 400 µg
23%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folate
93 µg
TOP 25%
Vitamin C
1.6 mg
TOP 38%
Vitamin B1
0.146 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B2
0.166 mg
TOP 54%
Vitamin B6
0.125 mg
TOP 59%
Vitamin A
13 IU
TOP 62%
Vitamin B3
1.044 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin B5
0.292 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 27%
13.31 g of 50 g
27%
Fats:
Daily Value: 27%
17.8 g of 65 g
27%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 11%
31.84 g of 300 g
11%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
34.62 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
2.43 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
134 mg of 280 mg
48%
Threonine:
492 mg of 1,050 mg
47%
Isoleucine:
567 mg of 1,400 mg
41%
Leucine:
944 mg of 2,730 mg
35%
Lysine:
856 mg of 2,100 mg
41%
Methionine:
187 mg of 1,050 mg
18%
Phenylalanine:
707 mg of 1,750 mg
40%
Valine:
562 mg of 1,820 mg
31%
Histidine:
364 mg of 700 mg
52%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
All nutrients for Falafel per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 333kcal | 17% | 26% |
7.1 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 13.31g | 32% | 36% |
4.7 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 17.8g | 27% | 18% |
1.9 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% | 38% |
33.1 times less than Lemon![]() |
Net carbs | 31.84g | N/A | 25% |
1.7 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 31.84g | 11% | 26% |
1.1 times more than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 3.42mg | 43% | 17% |
1.3 times more than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 54mg | 5% | 32% |
2.3 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 585mg | 17% | 10% |
4 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 82mg | 20% | 16% |
1.7 times less than Almond![]() |
Copper | 0.26mg | 29% | 27% |
1.8 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 1.5mg | 14% | 45% |
4.2 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 192mg | 27% | 41% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 294mg | 13% | 34% |
1.7 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% | 62% |
1285.1 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
Selenium | 1µg | 2% | 82% | |
Manganese | 0.69mg | 30% | 35% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 12% | 40% |
1.8 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | 54% |
1.3 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 7% | 68% |
9.2 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 6% | 74% |
3.9 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | 59% |
1.1 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 93µg | 23% | 25% |
1.5 times more than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Saturated Fat | 2.38g | 12% | 43% |
2.5 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.17g | N/A | 15% |
Equal to Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | N/A | 20% |
11.3 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | 74% |
2.3 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.49mg | 0% | 73% |
1.5 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0% | 72% |
1.6 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.94mg | 0% | 74% |
2.6 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.86mg | 0% | 72% |
1.9 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.19mg | 0% | 76% |
1.9 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.71mg | 0% | 68% |
1.1 times more than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.56mg | 0% | 74% |
3.6 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | 72% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
28%
Total Fat
18g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
13%
Sodium 294mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
13g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
54mg
5%
Iron
3mg
38%
Potassium
585mg
17%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Falafel nutrition infographic

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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.