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Authentic Falafels - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Authentic Falafels Recipe

Authentic Falafels has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Folate.

The food contains 20.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 6.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 82, for Authentic Falafels, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Niacin2.4 mg12%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8%
Folate268 mcg67%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium140 mg14%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Magnesium64 mg16%
Potassium232 mg6.6%
Sodium582 mg24.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.8 g6.9%
Dietary Fiber5.9 g23.6%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.7 g13.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.7 g27.2%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 159

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.7 g 27.2%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 582 mg 24.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20.8 g 6.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 14% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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