falafel
Packaged product Boissons Waitrose
Falafel contains 243 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 51 % of its calories come from fat, with 38 % from carbohydrates and 10 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for boissons on FoodFactly (226 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 25 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine E, 13 % of the Daily Value for sélénium and 11 % of the Daily Value for manganèse.
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 | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12,8 g | 16 % |
| Saturated fat L | 1 g | 5 % |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 352 mg | 15 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 21,5 g | 8 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 9,2 g | 33 % |
| Total sugars L | 6,4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 5,9 g | 12 % |
| Vitamine A L | 0,008 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine C L | 3,2 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0,003 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E L | 3,8 mg | 25 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,029 mg | 2 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,017 mg | 1 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 0,069 mg | 0,4 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,16 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,11 mg | 7 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 24,1 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 23,9 mg | 2 % |
| Fer L | 0,38 mg | 2 % |
| Magnésium L | 12,7 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphore L | 42,4 mg | 3 % |
| Potassium L | 140 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc L | 0,37 mg | 3 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,062 mg | 7 % |
| Manganèse L | 0,26 mg | 11 % |
| Sélénium L | 7,4 µg | 13 % |
| Iodine L | 4,1 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 10 %
- Carbohydrates 38 %
- 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
- Protein5,9 gin the lowest quarter of boissons (median 7,6 g)
- Fiber9,2 gin the top quarter of boissons (median 6,9 g)
- Sugars6,4 gin the top quarter of boissons (median 2 g)
- Fat12,8 gabove the median for boissons (median 11,8 g)
- Saturated fat1 gbelow the median for boissons (median 1,1 g)
- Sodium352 mgin the lowest quarter of boissons (median 480 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 4,2 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 169 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 73,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169568545
- Category
- Falafel réfrigéré
- Packaging
- en:card-sleeve,en:pet-tray,en:pp-film-film
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Onion, chickpeas (21%), rapeseed oil, water, chopped dried apricots (5%) (apricots, rice flour, sulphites), fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), ground yellow split peas, parsley, sultanas, lemon juice, garlic purée, cornflour (sulphites), cumin, ground split chickpeas, salt, ginger purée, ground coriander, chopped mint, chopped coriander, fennel, paprika, lemon zest, black pepper, yeast, wheat gluten, sugar (sulphites), cinnamon, star anise ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain peanuts, nuts and sesame
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mini Falafel Florentin | 241 | 7,6 g | 15,9 g | 14,3 g |
| Vegetal Falafels Grand Frais | 247 | 7,7 g | 21 g | 13 g |
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| Falafel Menthe et Coriandre SOY | 235 | 8,4 g | 21 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 243 kcal.
How much protein is in falafel?
Falafel contains 5,9 g of protein per 100 g (12 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 10 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other boissons, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7,6 g).
How many carbs are in falafel?
Falafel has 21,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9,2 g of fiber and 6,4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in falafel?
Falafel contains 12,8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does falafel contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamine E (25 % DV), sélénium (13 % DV) and manganèse (11 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in falafel?
100 g contains 352 mg of sodium, 15 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 5 avril 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169568545. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 5 avril 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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