8 Falafels
Packaged product Meals and Dishes Sainsbury's
8 Falafels contains 251 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meals and dishes on FoodFactly (234 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 27% of the Daily Value for manganese and 25% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 440 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 21.4 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber L | 5.7 g | 20% |
| Total sugars L | 3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.2 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.002 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 6.6 mg | 44% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.008 mg | 0.6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.007 mg | 0.5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.016 mg | 0.1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.042 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) L | 7.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 50.4 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium L | 49.8 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus L | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium L | 281 mg | 6% |
| Zinc L | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Copper L | 0.22 mg | 25% |
| Manganese L | 0.62 mg | 27% |
| Selenium L | 1.7 µg | 3% |
| Iodine L | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Chloride L | 7.4 mg | 0.3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.2 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber5.7 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 6.1 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Fat13.9 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 9.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sodium440 mgbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 486 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3.8 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 18.4 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 15.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 46 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01499186
- Quantity
- 144g
- Label serving
- 1 Falafel
- Category
- Refrigerated falafel
- Packaging
- Film,en:card-sleeve,en:pet-tray
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cooked Chickpeas 37% (Water, Chickpeas), Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Broad Beans 16%, Breadcrumbs (Fortified British Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast, Salt), Coriander, Parsley, Garlic Purée, Gram Flour, Salt, Coriander Powder, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cumin Powder, Baking Powder (Fortified British Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Thiamin)), Black Pepper
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: ChickpeasOnionRapeseed (canola) oilGarlicSaltWheat flourYeast
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 8 Falafels?
100 g of 8 Falafels has 251 kcal.
How much protein is in 8 Falafels?
8 Falafels contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is below the median (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in 8 Falafels?
8 Falafels has 21.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.7 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in 8 Falafels?
8 Falafels contains 13.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does 8 Falafels contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (44% DV), manganese (27% DV), copper (25% DV), magnesium (12% DV) and phosphorus (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in 8 Falafels?
100 g contains 440 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01499186. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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