Calories in Falafel, home-prepared
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Falafel, home-prepared contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 patty, approx 2-1/4" dia (17 g) provides about 57 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for manganese, 29% of the Daily Value for copper and 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.8 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.13 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 104 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium ? | 82 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus ? | 192 mg | 15% |
| Potassium ? | 585 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper ? | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Manganese ? | 0.69 mg | 30% |
| Selenium C | 1 µg | 2% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein13.3 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fat17.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium294 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 10.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.49 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.57 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.94 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.86 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.19 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.71 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.34 g |
| Valine ? | 0.56 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.36 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.57 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.57 g |
| Proline ? | 0.55 g |
| Serine ? | 0.67 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.5 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.095 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.042 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 34.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 2.4 g |
| Energy ? | 1,393 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 13 IU |
| Folic acid C | 15 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 78 µg |
Other forms of Falafel
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel | 514 | 8.3 g | 29 g | 41.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pot pie, no meat | 242 | 5.4 g | 28 g | 12.2 g |
| Hummus, commercial | 229 | 7.4 g | 14.9 g | 17.1 g |
| Sausage, meatless | 255 | 20.3 g | 8.1 g | 18.2 g |
| Beans, from fast food / restaurant, NS as to type | 206 | 8.8 g | 22.6 g | 9.3 g |
| Frankfurter, meatless | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Beans and rice, from fast food / restaurant | 185 | 6.3 g | 24.4 g | 7 g |
| Swiss steak, with gravy, meatless | 180 | 12.7 g | 14.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Vegetarian stroganoff | 167 | 7.7 g | 11.8 g | 10 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in falafel?
100 g of falafel has 333 kcal. 1 patty, approx 2-1/4" dia (17 g): about 57 kcal.
Is falafel high in protein?
Falafel contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 patty, approx 2-1/4" dia (17 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in falafel?
Falafel has 31.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in falafel?
Falafel contains 17.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does falafel contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (30% DV), copper (29% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV), magnesium (20% DV) and iron (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in falafel?
100 g contains 294 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172455. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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