Falafel: calories and nutrition facts
Falafel has 252 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Falafel (40 g), has 101 kcal.
- Calories
- 252 kcal
- Protein
- 8.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 18.7 g
- Fat
- 14.4 g
Per 100 g
Falafel: how many calories?
Falafel has 252 kcal per 100 g, with 8.3 g protein, 18.7 g carbs and 14.4 g fat. A 40 g serving (1 Falafel) has 101 kcal. That is more than the average for Starters & Mains (171 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein14%
- Carbohydrates32%
- Fat55%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 101 kcal
- Protein
- 3.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 7.5 g
- Fat
- 5.8 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (40 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Fat | 14.4 g | 5.8 g |
| of which saturated fat | 1.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7 g | 7.5 g |
| of which sugars | 1.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 7.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 256 mg |
| Water | 48 g | 19.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 23 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 156 mg |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 20 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(252 kcal) | 13% |
| Fat(14.4 g) | 21% |
| of which saturated fat(1.5 g) | 8% |
| Carbohydrates(18.7 g) | 7% |
| of which sugars(1.4 g) | 2% |
| Protein(8.3 g) | 17% |
| Salt(1.6 g) | 27% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Falafel: frequently asked questions
Falafel: how many calories per serving?
A 40 g serving (1 Falafel) has 101 kcal.
Falafel: how much protein?
Falafel contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g, 17% of the 50 g reference intake.
Falafel: how much fibre?
Falafel provides 7.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 31% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Falafel: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 40 g of this food.
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