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🧆 Falafel: how many calories?
57 kcal in a typical portion (1 piece, 17 g) · 333 kcal per 100 g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 17 g | 57 | 2.3 g | 5.4 g | 3 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 333 | 13.3 g | 31.8 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion (17 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 57 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.8 g | 5.4 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17.8 g | 3 g |
| of which saturated | 2.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 50 mg |
Where the calories come from
Protein 16%Carbs 37%Fat 47%
Share of calories from protein (4 kcal/g), carbohydrates (4 kcal/g) and fat (9 kcal/g).
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %NRV | Per portion | %NRV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folate (B9) | 93 µg | 47% | 15.8 µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.69 mg | 35% | 0.12 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 585 mg | 29% | 99.5 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 27% | 32.6 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 26% | 43.9 µg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.42 mg | 24% | 0.58 mg | 4% |
%NRV: share of the EU nutrient reference value for adults (Regulation 1169/2011). Only nutrients present in this food are shown.
Compared with
🫘 Hummus237 kcal per 100 g · 36 kcal · 1 tbsp🫘 Chickpeas (cooked)164 kcal per 100 g · 269 kcal · 1 cup🫘 Tofu (firm)144 kcal per 100 g · 117 kcal · 1 serving
Questions
How many calories are in 100 g of falafel?
333 kcal. 100 g also has 13.3 g of protein, 31.8 g of carbohydrates and 17.8 g of fat.
How much falafel is 100 calories?
About 30 g. That is 176% of a typical portion (1 piece, 17 g).
How much protein is in a portion of falafel?
2.3 g in a typical portion (1 piece, 17 g). 16% of its calories come from protein. That meets the EU’s 12% threshold for a “source of protein” claim, but not the 20% for “high protein”.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, public domain (SR Legacy, FDC 172455). Values are averages. Brands, recipes and portion sizes vary.