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Fair nutrient density 21/100
How many beneficial nutrients Falafel, home-prepared 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, home-prepared come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
37% from carbs
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Carbs 37%31.8 g per serving
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Fat 47%17.8 g per serving
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Protein 16%13.3 g per serving
What Falafel, home-prepared 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).
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 | 31.8 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 111.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 495.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 11.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,782.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 529.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 95.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 9,670.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 42.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 495.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13.3 g | |
| Histidine | 364.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 567.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 944.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 856.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 187.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 707.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 492.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 134.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 562.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 573.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,280.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,531.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 183.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,341.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 567.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 545.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 667.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 339.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 93.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 54.0 mg | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 82.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 192.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 585.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 294.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.7 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.4 g | — |
About Falafel, home-prepared
Falafel is a beloved Middle Eastern food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with herbs, garlic, onion, and spices such as cumin and coriander, then shaped into small balls or patties and deep-fried until deeply golden and crisp. Crunchy on the outside and soft and savory within, it is a staple street food across the region and a favorite vegetarian and vegan protein worldwide. Because it is made from legumes, falafel is rich in plant protein and fiber along with iron and folate, though frying adds fat and calories.
It is most often tucked into pita bread or wrapped in flatbread with fresh salad, pickles, and a drizzle of tahini or yogurt sauce, and it is also served as part of a meze spread or eaten on its own as a snack. It is best eaten hot and fresh from the fryer, when the contrast of crisp and tender is at its peak. Falafel is traditionally made from soaked dried chickpeas rather than canned, which gives it the ideal light, fluffy texture, and leftover falafel reheats well in an oven.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafel, home-prepared?
There are 333 calories in 100 g of Falafel, home-prepared, or about 57 calories in 1 patty (approx 2-1/4" dia) (17 g).
How much protein is in Falafel, home-prepared?
Falafel, home-prepared contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Falafel, home-prepared?
Falafel, home-prepared has 31.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Falafel, home-prepared?
Falafel, home-prepared provides 17.8 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Falafel, home-prepared a good source of?
Falafel, home-prepared is an excellent source of Manganese (30% DV), Copper (29% DV), Protein (27% DV), Folate (B9) (23% DV) and Magnesium (20% DV) and a good source of Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1) and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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