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Easy Crispy Falafel - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Crispy Falafel Recipe

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

The food contains 49.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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. With 15.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 89, for Easy Crispy Falafel, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A311.1 IU6.2%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C9.3 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.93 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate399.1 mcg99.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.93 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium98.1 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Iron5.6 mg30.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium88.9 mg22.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus270.4 mg27%Top 10%Very High
Potassium698.1 mg19.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium118.6 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.8 mg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.93 mg46.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.9 mg92.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium6.5 mcg9.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.6 g15.2%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber12.8 g51.1%Top 10%Very High
Sugars8.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14 g28%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.46 g2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 42

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 128.1 mg 5.3%

Total Carbohydrates 49.3 g 16.4%

Dietary Fiber 13.8 g55.2%

Sugars 9.1 g

Protein 15.1 g 30.2%

Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 10.6% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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