Falafel Nutrition Facts

Falafel, per 4 pieces, contains 260 calories, 10 g of protein, 28 g of carbohydrates, and 12 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

Good source of proteinHigh in fiberLower calorie

15% protein   43% carbs   42% fat

  • Protein density. About 3.8 g of protein per 100 calories — low in protein for its calories.
  • Stands out for. Copper (33% DV), Folate (30% DV), Manganese (30% DV).
  • Best for. digestive health.
  • Go easy if. no major watch-outs for a typical portion.

Nutrition Facts

Per 4 pieces

Calories260
Total fat12 g18%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Trans fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat4 g
Monounsaturated fat5 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium470 mg20%
Total carbohydrate28 g9%
Dietary fiber7 g28%
Total sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein10 g20%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A30 mcg
Vitamin C5 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1.2 mg
Vitamin K15 mcg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin1.2 mg
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Folate120 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Calcium70 mg5%
Iron2.5 mg14%
Magnesium45 mg
Phosphorus140 mg
Potassium370 mg8%
Zinc1.1 mg
Selenium2 mcg
Copper0.3 mg
Manganese0.7 mg

Dietary

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

Allergens

Contains

sesame

May contain

gluten (if cooked in shared oil)

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Cooked chickpeas120 g19810.5 g33 g3 g
Onion25 g100.3 g2.3 g0 g
Garlic5 g70.3 g1.5 g0 g
Fresh parsley10 g40.4 g0.7 g0 g
Fresh cilantro10 g40.3 g0.6 g0 g
Sesame seeds (coating)12 g702 g2 g6 g
Vegetable oil absorbed during frying15 g1350 g0 g15 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 260 calories per 4 pieces.

How much protein is in falafel?

Falafel provides about 10 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.