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Quinoa Falafel - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Falafel Recipe

Quinoa Falafel has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 53.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 55, for Quinoa Falafel, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium68 mg6.8%
Iron0.56 mg3.1%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium284.8 mg8.1%
Sodium266.6 mg11.1%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate53.4 g17.8%
Dietary Fiber9.2 g36.8%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.3 g32.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.2 g35.7%
Saturated Fat12.6 g63%
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.2 g 35.7%

Saturated Fat 12.6 g 63%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 266.6 mg 11.1%

Total Carbohydrates 53.4 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.8%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 16.3 g 32.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 6.8% Iron 3.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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