Falafel
Falafel is a delicious plant-based source of protein and dietary fiber, perfect for those looking for a balanced diet. It provides important minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron, essential for overall nourishment. The fat content is moderate, mainly made up of healthy unsaturated fats with low saturated fat levels. Additionally, it offers a good amount of folate, supporting an energetic and natural lifestyle.
Macro Impact
A Serving (85 g) of Falafel contains 283 calories, 11.3 g of protein, 27.1 g of carbohydrates, and 15.1 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 283 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace50 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace72 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort37 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort27 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace36 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)26 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (85 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates27.1 / 313 g(9%)
- Dietary Fiber6.6 / 38 g(17%)
- Soluble Fiber2.1 g
- Insoluble Fiber4.5 g
- Total Sugars2.8 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat15.1 / 83 g(18%)
- Saturated Fat2 / 25 g(8%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat8.7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.09 g
- Omega-60.42 g
- Omega-98.2 g
- Oleic Acid8.2 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.45 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0.42 g
- Myristic Acid0.01 g
- Palmitic Acid1.5 g
- Linolenic Acid0.09 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.09 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein11.3 / 56 g(20%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.73 g
- Serine0.57 g
- Valine0.48 g
- Alanine0.49 g
- Cystine0.16 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline0.46 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine1.1 g
- Histidine0.31 g
- Threonine0.42 g
- Isoleucine0.48 g
- Methionine0.16 g
- Tryptophan0.11 g
- Glutamic Acid2 g
- Aspartic Acid1.3 g
- Phenylalanine0.6 g
- Glycine0.48 g
- Leucine0.8 g
- Tyrosine0.29 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0.85 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C1.4 / 90 mg(2%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0 / 15 mg(0%)
- Vitamin K0 / 120 ug(0%)
- Vitamin B60.11 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.12 / 1.2 mg(10%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.14 / 1.3 mg(11%)
- Niacin (B3)0.88 / 16 mg(6%)
- Folate79.1 / 400 ug(20%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.25 / 5 mg(5%)
- Biotin0 / 30 ug(0%)
- Choline36.6 / 550 mg(7%)
Minerals
- Calcium45.9 / 1,000 mg(5%)
- Iron2.9 / 8 mg(36%)
- Magnesium69.7 / 420 mg(17%)
- Phosphorus163.2 / 700 mg(23%)
- Potassium497.3 / 3,400 mg(15%)
- Sodium249.9 / 2,300 mg(11%)
- Zinc1.3 / 11 mg(12%)
- Copper0.22 / 0.9 mg(24%)
- Manganese0.59 / 2.3 mg(26%)
- Selenium0.85 / 55 ug(2%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water29.4 / 3,700 g(1%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

