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Falafels - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Falafels Recipe

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

The food contains 69.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 18.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 57, for Falafels, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A261.4 IU5.2%Top 30%High
Retinol14.3 mcg
Vitamin C5.7 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.71 mg47.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.9 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate277.1 mcg69.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid35.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium93.6 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Iron4.3 mg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium62.1 mg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus212.1 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium443.6 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium668.8 mg27.9%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.1 mg14.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.71 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.4 mg71.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium17.9 mcg25.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49.4 g16.5%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber8.2 g32.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.9 g25.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.57 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.6 g 8.6%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 52.8 mg 17.6%

Sodium 936.3 mg 39%

Total Carbohydrates 69.1 g 23%

Dietary Fiber 11.5 g46%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 18.1 g 36.2%

Vitamin A 7.3% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 13.1% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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