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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Falafel"
| Food Name: Falafel | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 333 | Total Fat (g): 18 |
| Protein (g): 13 | Carbohydrates (g): 32 |
| Net Carbs (g): 32 | Water (g): 35 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 10171 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 4160 | Omega-3 (mg): 111 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 495 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 13 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 2 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 93 | Folic Acid (mcg): 15 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 78 | Folate DFE (mcg): 104 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 54 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 82 | Phosphorus (mg): 192 |
| Potassium (mg): 585 | Sodium (mg): 294 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 134 | Threonine (mg): 492 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 567 | Leucine (mg): 944 |
| Lysine (mg): 856 | Methionine (mg): 187 |
| Cystine (mg): 183 | Phenylalanine (mg): 707 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 339 | Valine (mg): 562 |
| Arginine (mg): 1280 | Histidine (mg): 364 |
| Alanine (mg): 573 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1531 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2341 | Glycine (mg): 567 |
| Proline (mg): 545 | Serine (mg): 667 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Falafel
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Falafel'?
100 grams of 'Falafel' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 13g (around 26% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 32g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Fat – 18g (around 23% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Falafel'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Falafel' provides around 333 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 17% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Falafel' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Falafel' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 13g protein, 32g carbs, and 18g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Falafel' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Falafel' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 82 mg (20% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 192 mg (15% DV),
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Falafel' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 54 mg (4% DV),
Potassium (mg): 585 mg (12% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 294 mg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Falafel in significant amounts?
'Falafel' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate DFE (mcg): 104 mcg (26% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 93 mcg (23% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 78 mcg (20% DV).
'Falafel' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 13 IU (0% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 2 mg (2% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Falafel' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Falafel' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.