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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

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.
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)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Vitamin-D-Minerals-Phytate-and-Oxalate-Content-of-Selected-Traditional-Foods-Commonly_tbl1_316762166 6mg
TOP 10% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
TOP 15% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 85% of foods
TOP 16% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 84% of foods
TOP 17% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 83% of foods
TOP 18% 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.
33

Falafel Glycemic load (GL)

2

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6% 0%
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 Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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

14% 18% 31% 34% 3%
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 Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 144% 141% 122% 104% 123% 54% 122% 93% 156%
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

14% 61% 25%
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 OrangeOrange
Protein 13.31g 32% 36% 4.7 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 17.8g 27% 18% 1.9 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% 38% 33.1 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 31.84g N/A 25% 1.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 31.84g 11% 26% 1.1 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 3.42mg 43% 17% 1.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 54mg 5% 32% 2.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 585mg 17% 10% 4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 82mg 20% 16% 1.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Copper 0.26mg 29% 27% 1.8 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.5mg 14% 45% 4.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 192mg 27% 41% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 294mg 13% 34% 1.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 13IU 0% 62% 1285.1 times less than CarrotCarrot
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 rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 13% 54% 1.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 7% 68% 9.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 6% 74% 3.9 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10% 59% 1.1 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 93µg 23% 25% 1.5 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 2.38g 12% 43% 2.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 10.17g N/A 15% Equal to AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g N/A 20% 11.3 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0% 74% 2.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.49mg 0% 73% 1.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0% 72% 1.6 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.94mg 0% 74% 2.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.86mg 0% 72% 1.9 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.19mg 0% 76% 1.9 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.71mg 0% 68% 1.1 times more than EggEgg
Valine 0.56mg 0% 74% 3.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.36mg 0% 72% 2.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
28%
Total Fat 18g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
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.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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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

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.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients

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