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How Many Calories in Falafel, Home-prepared?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 94 kcal | 3.8g |
| 100g | 333 kcal | 13.3g |
| 1 patty | 57 kcal | 2.3g |
A falafel, home-prepared contains 333 calories per 100g. A typical 1 patty (17g) provides about 57 calories. Falafel, Home-prepared is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Falafel, Home-prepared Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (17g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 57 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3g | 2.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.8g | 5.4g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 17.8g | 3.0g |
| of which Saturates | 2.4g | 0.4g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 294.0mg | 50mg |
| Potassium | 585.0mg | 99mg |
| Calcium | 54.0mg | 9mg |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.6mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 1.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (27% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of carbohydrates (12% DV)
- High in fat (23% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of potassium (12% DV)
- A good source of iron (19% DV)
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- Calories: 17% DV
- Protein: 27% DV
- Carbohydrates: 12% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 23% DV
- Saturated fat: 12% DV
- Sodium: 13% DV
- Potassium: 12% DV
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 19% DV
- Vitamin C: 2% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 2% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
Useful for tracking falafel, home-prepared
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in falafel, home-prepared per 100g?
Falafel, Home-prepared contains 333 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is falafel, home-prepared high in calories?
A 1 patty of falafel, home-prepared (17g) has around 57 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is falafel, home-prepared good for weight loss?
Falafel, Home-prepared is fairly calorie-dense at 333 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 patty provides about 57 calories.
How much protein is in falafel, home-prepared?
Falafel, Home-prepared contains 13.3g of protein per 100g.
Is falafel, home-prepared a good source of fibre?
Falafel, Home-prepared is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does falafel, home-prepared compare to spices, caraway seed?
Falafel, Home-prepared has 333 calories per 100g, close to spices, caraway seed at 333 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of falafel, home-prepared for 20g of protein?
With 13.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 150g of falafel, home-prepared to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to falafel, home-prepared by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel, Home-prepared (this page) | 333 kcal | 13.3g | 31.8g | 17.8g |
| Spices, Caraway Seed | 333 kcal | 19.8g | 49.9g | 14.6g |
| Potatoes, Frozen, French Fried, Par Fried | 333 kcal | 3.5g | 39.7g | 18.7g |
| Beans, Kidney, All Types, Mature Seeds, Raw | 333 kcal | 23.6g | 60.0g | 0.8g |
| Beans, White, Mature Seeds, Raw | 333 kcal | 23.4g | 60.3g | 0.8g |
| Spices, Garlic Powder | 331 kcal | 16.6g | 72.7g | 0.7g |
| Spices, Ginger, Ground | 335 kcal | 9.0g | 71.6g | 4.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.