Falafel: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of falafel (5 pieces with tahini sauce, 100 g) has 372 kcal. Per 100 g: 372 kcal.
Falafel is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 13.9 g protein, 30.2 g carbohydrates and 23.2 g fat: about 54% of its calories come from fat.
What falafel provides most
- High in protein: 13.9 g per 100 g, 28 % of the Daily Value.
- High in folate (vitamin B9): 103 µg per 100 g, 26 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.31 mg per 100 g, 26 % of the Daily Value.
- High in iron: 4.3 mg per 100 g, 24 % of the Daily Value.
- High in phosphorus: 273 mg per 100 g, 22 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of magnesium: 84 mg per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 267 mg.
Falafel per serving
The serving is 5 pieces with tahini sauce, 100 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 5 pieces with tahini sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 372 kcal | 372 kcal |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.2 g | 30.2 g |
| Fat | 23.2 g | 23.2 g |
| Sodium | 267 mg | 267 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Falafel (5 pieces) | 85 | 283 |
| Tahini | 15 | 89 |
| Total | 100 | 372 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Falafel is USDA's home-prepared recipe.
Falafel nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 372 kcal | — |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28 % |
| Total fat | 23.2 g | 30 % |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 16 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 30.2 g | 11 % |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.3 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.31 mg | 26 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 16 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 1.7 mg | 11 % |
| B6 | 0.13 mg | 8 % |
| B9 · Folate | 103 µg | 26 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8 % |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24 % |
| Magnesium | 84 mg | 20 % |
| Phosphorus | 273 mg | 22 % |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium | 267 mg | 12 % |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18 % |
| Selenium | 6 µg | 11 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.15 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, falafel ranks 4th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, falafel is in the top 10 for potassium (6th), iron (8th), magnesium (10th).
Where it comes from
Egypt, made with fava beans.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a falafel?
A reference serving (5 pieces with tahini sauce, 100 g) has 372 kcal: 372 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a falafel?
In the reference recipe: falafel (5 pieces) (85 g), tahini (15 g).
How much protein does falafel have?
13.9 g per 100 g; 13.9 g in 5 pieces with tahini sauce.
How many carbs does falafel have?
30.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does falafel have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: protein, 28 %; folate (vitamin B9), 26 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 26 %; iron, 24 %.
Where does falafel come from?
Egypt, made with fava beans. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Falafel, home-prepared (NDB 16138) · Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) (NDB 12166)
One serving (5 pieces with tahini sauce) is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers