Calories in Falafel sandwich
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Falafel sandwich contains 265 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich, any size (215 g) provides about 570 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetable sandwiches/burgers on FoodFactly, where the median is 171 kcal per 100 g across 11 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 20% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 19% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 265 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 359 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.2 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K C | 29.8 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.089 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 79 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 19.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 67 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 82 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 191 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 8.9 µg | 16% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 50%
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
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars3 gin the lowest quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 3.9 g)
- Fat14.8 gin the top quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 6.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium359 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 446 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.59 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.059 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 222 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 264 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 120 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 7 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 25 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg roll, with shrimp | 258 | 6.7 g | 27.1 g | 13.6 g |
| Egg roll, with beef and/or pork | 272 | 7.6 g | 27 g | 14.7 g |
| Egg roll, with chicken or turkey | 266 | 7.6 g | 27 g | 14.1 g |
| Pizza, cheese, gluten-free thin crust | 264 | 8.7 g | 26.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Egg roll, meatless | 270 | 5.6 g | 30 g | 14.1 g |
| Pot pie, beef | 271 | 8.9 g | 24 g | 15.4 g |
| Nachos, cheese only | 266 | 4.5 g | 27.8 g | 15.7 g |
| Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust | 280 | 9.5 g | 26.1 g | 15.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in falafel sandwich?
100 g of falafel sandwich has 265 kcal. 1 sandwich, any size (215 g): about 570 kcal.
How much protein is in falafel sandwich?
Falafel sandwich contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.4 g in 1 sandwich, any size (215 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in falafel sandwich?
Falafel sandwich has 27 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in falafel sandwich?
Falafel sandwich contains 14.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does falafel sandwich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (25% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV), Vitamin E (19% DV) and selenium (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in falafel sandwich?
100 g contains 359 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707483. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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