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Falafel 12 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Falafel 12 Recipe

Falafel 12 has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 43.7g 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 15.8 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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. 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 91, for Falafel 12, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A572.2 IU11.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C17.8 mg29.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.2 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B61.1 mg55.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate303.3 mcg75.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium226.7 mg22.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron5.6 mg30.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium123.3 mg30.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus436.7 mg43.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium836.7 mg23.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium618.6 mg25.8%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.2 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Copper1.1 mg55.6%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.1 mg55.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium8.9 mcg12.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.6 g16.2%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber15.8 g63.1%Top 10%Very High
Sugars5.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.6 g35.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1.1 mg
Isoleucine1.1 mg
Leucine1.1 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.1 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid2.2 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine1.1 mg
Proline1.1 mg
Serine1.1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2 g3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.22 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash4.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 Calories from Fat 16

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 556.7 mg 23.2%

Total Carbohydrates 43.7 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 14.2 g56.8%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 15.8 g 31.6%

Vitamin A 10.3% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 20.4% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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