Falafel Nutrition Facts

Falafel, per 4 pieces, contains 443 calories, 14 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates, and 23 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

Good source of proteinHigh in fiber

13% protein   41% carbs   47% fat

  • Protein density. About 3.2 g of protein per 100 calories — low in protein for its calories.
  • Stands out for. Manganese (57% DV), Copper (39% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV), Iron (25% DV), Folate (24% DV), Zinc (20% DV).
  • Best for. digestive health.
  • Go easy if. no major watch-outs for a typical portion.

Nutrition Facts

Per 4 pieces

Calories443
Total fat23 g35%
Saturated fat3.5 g18%
Trans fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat6.2 g
Monounsaturated fat12.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium560 mg24%
Total carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary fiber12 g48%
Total sugars3.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein14 g28%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A10 mcg
Vitamin C2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2.3 mg
Vitamin K5 mcg
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin2.4 mg
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Folate95 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Calcium120 mg12%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Magnesium60 mg
Phosphorus210 mg
Potassium420 mg9%
Zinc2.2 mg
Selenium7 mcg
Copper0.4 mg
Manganese1.3 mg

Dietary

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

Allergens

Contains

sesame

May contain

gluten

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Soaked dried chickpeas80 g26013 g42 g4 g
Onion (finely diced)15 g60.2 g1.4 g0 g
Garlic (minced)5 g70.3 g1.6 g0 g
Fresh parsley5 g10.1 g0.2 g0 g
Fresh cilantro5 g10.1 g0.2 g0 g
Sesame seeds (to coat)10 g582 g2 g5 g
Vegetable oil absorbed during frying15 g1350 g0 g15 g
Spices, 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 443 calories per 4 pieces.

How much protein is in falafel?

Falafel provides about 14 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.