⏱ 50 min totalGluten-free Falafel
Per 1 serving · 238 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g16% of calories
- Carbs34g49% of calories
- Fat11g35% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Gluten-free Falafel (238 g) has 271 calories, with 11 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), dietary fiber (38% DV) and Vitamin K (80% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein23%
- Dietary fiber38%
- Vitamin K80%
- Vitamin B673%
- Folate (B9)23%
- Iron62%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C18%
- Vitamin E11%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Choline12%
- Calcium15%
- Potassium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¾ cup Chickpeas
¼ medium Onion
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ cloves, minced Garlic
½ tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Parsley
1 ½ tsp, ground Oregano
½ tbsp Cilantro
⅜ tsp, ground Cumin seed
1 tbsp Chickpea flour
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). In a food processor, chop the onion and garlic, then mix in the olive oil.
- 2
Add the chickpeas and lemon juice, blending until smooth. Mix in the parsley, oregano, cumin, and coriander, and continue to blend until a paste forms.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gradually stir in the chickpea flour until the paste is thick enough to form patties.
- 4
With wet hands, shape the mixture into six or seven patties and place them on a baking tray. Bake for 40 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they start to brown.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (238 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 24 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 96 μg | 80% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 73% |
| Folate (B9) | 92 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 64 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 145 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 477 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 81 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 189 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 277 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 271 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 51minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 32minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Gluten-free Falafel?
One serving of Gluten-free Falafel (1 serving) has 271 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Gluten-free Falafel high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Gluten-free Falafel keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Gluten-free Falafel?
512 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Gluten-free Falafel?
2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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