Falafel
Spiced ground chickpea fritters, a Levantine street-food staple.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of falafel for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 333 kcal per 100 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 333 kcal | 333 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 13.3 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 31.8 g | 9.5 g |
| Fat | 17.8 g | 17.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Fibre | 4.9 g | 4.9 g | 1.5 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of falafel, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 1 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate | 104 µg | 104 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.29 mg | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 54 mg | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 82 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 192 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 585 mg | 585 mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 294 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 1 µg | 1 µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.69 mg | 0.69 mg | 30% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Falafel, home-prepared
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat falafel?
- Substantial plant protein, fibre and iron.
- Filling and satisfying in a wrap with salad.
How to include it
- Bake or air-fry instead of deep-frying.
- Serve with salad and tahini sauce.
Things to consider
- Deep-frying makes it calorie-dense.
- Baked versions cut the fat by more than half.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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