Falafel Nutrition Facts

Falafel, per 4 pieces, contains 330 calories, 12 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates, and 18 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

Good source of proteinHigh in fiber

15% protein   36% carbs   49% fat

  • Protein density. About 3.6 g of protein per 100 calories — low in protein for its calories.
  • Stands out for. Copper (39% DV), Manganese (26% DV), Folate (20% DV).
  • Best for. digestive health.
  • Go easy if. no major watch-outs for a typical portion.

Nutrition Facts

Per 4 pieces

Calories330
Total fat18 g28%
Saturated fat2.5 g13%
Trans fat0 g
Polyunsaturated fat7 g
Monounsaturated fat6 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium460 mg20%
Total carbohydrate30 g10%
Dietary fiber8 g32%
Total sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein12 g24%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A45 mcg
Vitamin C3 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1.2 mg
Vitamin K15 mcg
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin2 mg
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Folate80 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium45 mg
Phosphorus120 mg
Potassium380 mg8%
Zinc1.5 mg
Selenium2.1 mcg
Copper0.4 mg
Manganese0.6 mg

Dietary

  • ✓ Vegetarian
  • ✓ Vegan
  • — Gluten-free
  • ✓ Kosher
  • ✓ Halal

Allergens

Contains

sesame

May contain

wheatsoy

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Chickpeas (dry, then soaked)120 g19010 g30 g3 g
Onion30 g120.3 g3 g0 g
Garlic10 g150.6 g3 g0 g
Fresh parsley8 g20.2 g0.4 g0 g
Fresh cilantro8 g20.2 g0.4 g0 g
Ground cumin & coriander (spice blend)4 g120.5 g1 g0.7 g
Sesame seeds (coating)12 g702.5 g2 g6 g
Vegetable oil absorbed during frying30 g850 g0 g9 g
Salt & baking soda (negligible weight)2 g00 g0 g0 g

About falafel

Falafel is deep-fried patties of ground chickpeas and herbs. The breakdown above is generated on demand by the TastyAPI Nutrition API — the same call your app would make — and cached here. Values are estimates that vary with recipe, portion, and preparation.

Common questions

How many calories are in falafel?

Falafel has about 330 calories per 4 pieces.

How much protein is in falafel?

Falafel provides about 12 g of protein per 4 pieces.

Is falafel healthy?

On the plus side, it is a good source of fiber.

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Generated live by the TastyAPI nutrition model and cached. Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary with recipe and portion.