Falafel
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
514
Density
5.14kcal/g
Protein / 100g
8.3g
Carbs / 100g
29.0g
Fat / 100g
41.2g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Falafel has 5.14 calories per gram (514 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Patty | 17 g | 87 |
| Portion | 28 g | 144 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 514 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein8.3 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Carbs29.0 g / 100 g22% of calories
- Fat41.2 g / 100 g71% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Falafel is 34× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.14 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Falafel is 11× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.14 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Falafel is 2.0× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.14 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about falafel
- How many calories are in 100 grams of falafel?
- Falafel contains 514 calories per 100 g, along with 8.3 g of protein, 29.0 g of carbohydrates, and 41.2 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of falafel?
- Falafel has a calorie density of 5.14 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one patty of falafel?
- One patty of Falafel weighs about 17 g and provides roughly 87 calories.
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