Falafel

Falafel

EverydayCooked

Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans formed into seasoned balls or patties and deep-fried until crispy. These protein-rich vegetarian fritters are flavored with aromatic herbs and spices such as cumin, coriander, and parsley, creating a distinctively savory profile. The cooked falafel features a crispy exterior surrounding a tender, herb-flecked interior, and is commonly served in pita bread or as part of a mezze platter.

Macro Impact

A 3 piece serving contains 283 calories, 11g protein, 27g carbs, and 15g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 piece (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories283
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g
19%
Saturated Fat2g
10%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat4g
Monounsaturated Fat9g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate27g
10%
Dietary Fiber7g
24%
Total Sugars3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein11g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium46mg
4%
Iron3mg
16%
Potassium497mg
11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
27 / 275 g
10%
Fiber
7 / 28 g
24%
Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
2 g
Insoluble Fiber
5 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
15 / 78 g
19%
Monounsaturated
9 / 31 g
28%
Polyunsaturated
4 / 23 g
15%
Saturated
2 / 23 g
9%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
2%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
2%
Omega 9
8 g
Protein
Protein
11 / 80 g
14%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
10%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
30%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
26%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
31%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
13%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
30%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
35%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
36%
Valine
0 / 2 g
23%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
11%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
12%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
6%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
5%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
8%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
79 / 400 mcg
20%
Vitamin A
1 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
1 / 83 mg
2%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
46 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
24%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
22%
Magnesium
70 / 370 mg
19%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
29%
Phosphorous
163 / 700 mg
23%
Potassium
497 / 3k mg
17%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
2%
Sodium
250 / 2.3k mg
11%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
13%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
29 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
37 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Falafel, home-prepared. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172455.
  2. 2.Falafel, homemade. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3339.

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