Calories in Falafel
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Falafel contains 514 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 patty (17 g) provides about 87 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from carbohydrates and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in bean, pea, legume dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 164 kcal per 100 g across 23 foods.
100 g provides 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 514 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 41.2 g | 53% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 499 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Total sugars C | 4.5 g | |
| Protein C | 8.3 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 7.7 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin K C | 72.2 µg | 60% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.099 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 83 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 37.5 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 86 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 112 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 259 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium C | 1.4 µg | 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein8.3 gin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber4.8 gabove the median for bean, pea, legume dishes (median 4.2 g)
- Sugars4.5 gin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 0.28 g)
- Fat41.2 gin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 4.7 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 0.72 g)
- Sodium499 mgin the top quarter of bean, pea, legume dishes (median 296 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water18.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 17 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 15.9 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 | 14.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 16.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 136 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 111 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 11 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 18.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 75 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 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, home-prepared | 333 | 13.3 g | 31.8 g | 17.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miso sauce | 429 | 3.4 g | 14 g | 41 g |
| Peanut Butter, smooth | 588 | 21.9 g | 24 g | 49.5 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, without salt | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 589 | 24 g | 22.7 g | 49.4 g |
| Peanuts, raw Raw | 551 | 23.2 g | 26.5 g | 43.3 g |
| Peanut butter, reduced sodium | 590 | 24 g | 21.8 g | 49.9 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat | 520 | 25.9 g | 35.7 g | 34 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 514 kcal. 1 patty (17 g): about 87 kcal.
How much protein is in falafel?
Falafel contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 patty (17 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bean, pea, legume dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in falafel?
Falafel has 29 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.8 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in falafel?
Falafel contains 41.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does falafel contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (60% DV), Vitamin E (52% DV), Folate (B9) (21% DV), copper (20% DV) and iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in falafel?
100 g contains 499 mg of sodium, 22% 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 2707408. 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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