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Falafel

Moderate calorie density

Calories per 100 g

357

Density

3.57kcal/g

Protein / 100g

21.4g

Carbs / 100g

60.7g

Fat / 100g

3.6g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Falafel has 3.57 calories per gram (357 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
Onz28 g100
100 g100 g357

Where the calories come from

  • Protein21.4 g / 100 g24% of calories
  • Carbs60.7 g / 100 g67% of calories
  • Fat3.6 g / 100 g9% of calories

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Frequently asked questions about falafel

How many calories are in 100 grams of falafel?
Falafel contains 357 calories per 100 g, along with 21.4 g of protein, 60.7 g of carbohydrates, and 3.6 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of falafel?
Falafel has a calorie density of 3.57 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one onz of falafel?
One onz of Falafel weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 100 calories.

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