Falafels vs Falafel
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Falafels | Falafel |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 215 kcal | 237 kcal |
| Fat | 13 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 6.1 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Falafel has 44% less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.6 g).
- Falafel has 24% less sugar (1.6 g vs 2.1 g).
- Falafels has 45% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.4 g).
- Falafels has the better Nutri-Score.
- Falafel is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Falafels lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Falafels
Pois chiches précuits 47% (eau, pois chiches), fèves 15%, oignons préfrits (oignons, huile végétale (contient tournesol et/ou colza)), eau, huile d'olive vierge extra, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), farine de BLÉ, coriandre 2%, persil 1%, sel, cumin, menthe douce 0.6%, ail déshydraté, épaississant : méthylcellulose, poivre noir. Traces éventuelles de lait, mollusques, œuf, poissons, soja, céleri.
Falafel
Kikärter* 51%, vatten, lök, ströbröd (vetemjöl, salt, jäst), potatisstärkelse, salt, vitlök, spiskummin, persilja, koriander, svartpeppar. Förfriterad i rapsolja.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Falafels or Falafel?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Falafels has fewer calories: 215 kcal versus 237 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Falafel has less sugar: 1.6 g versus 2.1 g per 100 g.