Falafel: Calories & Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

Falafel

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Falafel's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

26%

514 kcal Calories

17%

8.3 g Protein

11%

29.0 g Carbs

53%

41.2 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 17/100

How many beneficial nutrients Falafel delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Falafel come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

514 kcal / serving

22% from carbs

Carbs 22%

29.0 g per serving
Fat 71%

41.2 g per serving
Protein 6%

8.3 g per serving

What Falafel is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin K60% Vitamin E52% Folate (B9)20% Copper20% Protein17% Dietary Fiber17% Iron13% Thiamin (B1)11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	29.0 g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
Total Sugars	4.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	41.2 g	53%
Saturated Fat	5.4 g	27%
Monounsaturated Fat	17.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	15.9 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	1,736.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	14,177.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	23.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	3,926.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1,151.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	141.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	16,586.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	262.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	14,177.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	8.3 g	17%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	12.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	7.3 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	7.7 mg	52%
Vitamin K	72.2 mcg	60%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	79.0 mcg	20%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Choline	37.5 mg	7%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	86.0 mg	7%
Iron	2.3 mg	13%
Magnesium	31.0 mg	7%
Phosphorus	112.0 mg	9%
Potassium	259.0 mg	6%
Sodium	499.0 mg	22%
Zinc	1.0 mg	9%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Selenium	1.4 mcg	3%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	~	—

About Falafel

Falafel are crisp, deep-fried fritters of ground chickpeas (or fava beans) blended with herbs, garlic and warm spices like cumin and coriander. A cornerstone of Middle Eastern street food, they are stuffed into pita with salad and tahini, or served as part of a mezze spread.

At their heart, falafel are a nutritious, plant-based protein: the chickpeas supply protein, fiber, iron and folate. But they are deep-fried, which soaks in oil and pushes the calories up to around 514 per 100 grams — a reminder that the cooking method, not the chickpea, drives the richness here.

Baked rather than fried, falafel become a much lighter, genuinely wholesome food while keeping their herby, spiced character. Even fried, paired with plenty of salad and a yogurt or tahini sauce, they make a flavorful, satisfying plant-based meal.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Falafel?

There are 514 calories in 100 g of Falafel, or about 87 calories in 1 patty (17 g).

How much protein is in Falafel?

Falafel contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Falafel?

Falafel has 29.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Falafel?

Falafel provides 41.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Falafel a good source of?

Falafel is an excellent source of Vitamin K (60% DV), Vitamin E (52% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV) and Copper (20% DV) and a good source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, Iron and Thiamin (B1) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.