Falafel (home-prepared) nutrition facts
Per 1 patty · 17 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.3g16% of calories
- Carbs5.4g37% of calories
- Fat3g47% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Falafel (home-prepared) (1 patty, 17 g) has 57 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 5.4 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 patty (17 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 16 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 33 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.2 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 57 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 11minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 7minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 8minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Falafel (home-prepared)?
One serving of Falafel (home-prepared) (1 patty) has 57 calories, which works out to 333 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Falafel (home-prepared) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Falafel (home-prepared) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Falafel (home-prepared)?
50 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
