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Potato Falafels - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Potato Falafels Recipe

Potato Falafels has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 57.4g 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 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 94, for Potato Falafels, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A95.2 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C9.2 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.68 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.34 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Folate52.4 mcg13.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium47.3 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.4 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus107.9 mg10.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium224 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium190 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0.34 mg17.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.34 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Selenium2.1 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.7 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g8.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.7 g10.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.86 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 Calories from Fat 175

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.5 g 30%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 554.8 mg 23.1%

Total Carbohydrates 57.4 g 19.1%

Dietary Fiber 10.9 g43.6%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 5.6% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 13.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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