Falafels
Packaged product Beverages Sainsbury's
Falafels contains 252 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1.0 falafel, 18.0 g (18 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 226 kcal per 100 g across 70 products.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for copper, 29% of the Daily Value for manganese and 19% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 456 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 25.4 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Total sugars L | 1.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.001 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.003 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.001 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.069 mg | 0.4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.23 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) L | 24.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus L | 135 mg | 11% |
| Potassium L | 338 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Manganese L | 0.66 mg | 29% |
| Selenium L | 10.3 µg | 19% |
| Iodine L | 5 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 51%
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 gbelow the median for beverages (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber5.5 gbelow the median for beverages (median 6.7 g)
- Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for beverages (median 2.2 g)
- Fat14.8 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gabove the median for beverages (median 1.1 g)
- Sodium456 mgbelow the median for beverages (median 480 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 4.2 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 5.1 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 27.9 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 58.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 5063334001193
- Label serving
- 1.0 falafel (18.0 g)
- Category
- Refrigerated falafel
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Soaked Chickpeas (40%) (Chickpeas, Water), Onion, Broad Beans (20%), Rapeseed Oil, Coriander, Gram Flour, Rice Flour, Parsley, Garlic Purée, Salt, Coriander Powder, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cumin Powder, Maize Starch, Black Pepper, Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates; Dextrose.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: ChickpeasOnionRapeseed (canola) oilRiceGarlicSalt
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falafels Marks & Spencers | 248 | 8.3 g | 22.6 g | 12 g |
| Original falafel Gosh! | 257 | 9.6 g | 23 g | 13 g |
| Vegetal Falafels Grand Frais | 247 | 7.7 g | 21 g | 13 g |
| Falafels Dessaint | 245 | 7.9 g | 26.7 g | 10.5 g |
| Falafels Lidl | 244 | 7.4 g | 26.9 g | 10.6 g |
| falafel Waitrose | 243 | 5.9 g | 21.5 g | 12.8 g |
| Mediterranean Falafel Gosh! | 261 | 7.3 g | 22 g | 14.3 g |
| Mediterranean Falafel gosh | 241 | 7 g | 30.9 g | 11.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafels?
100 g of Falafels has 252 kcal. Serving, 1.0 falafel, 18.0 g (18 g): about 45 kcal.
How much protein is in Falafels?
Falafels contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in serving, 1.0 falafel, 18.0 g (18 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is below the median (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in Falafels?
Falafels has 25.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.5 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Falafels?
Falafels contains 14.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Falafels contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (29% DV), manganese (29% DV), selenium (19% DV), Vitamin B6 (13% DV) and magnesium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Falafels?
100 g contains 456 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5063334001193. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 5, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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