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Nina's Chickpea Falafel - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Nina's Chickpea Falafel Recipe

Nina's Chickpea Falafel has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 13.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Nina's Chickpea Falafel, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A85 IU1.7%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg3.9%
Thiamin0.03 mg2%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.6%
Niacin0.18 mg0.9%
Vitamin B60.26 mg12.8%
Folate37.2 mcg9.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.17 mg1.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22 mg2.2%
Iron0.97 mg5.4%
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%
Phosphorus51 mg5.1%
Potassium106.3 mg3%
Sodium150.5 mg6.3%
Zinc0.57 mg3.8%
Copper0.1 mg4.9%
Manganese0.35 mg17.3%
Selenium2 mcg2.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.1 g4.4%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.8 g5.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.9 g4.5%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.9 g 4.5%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 150.5 mg 6.3%

Total Carbohydrates 13.1 g 4.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 2.8 g 5.6%

Vitamin A 1.7% Vitamin C 4.3%

Calcium 2.2% Iron 5.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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