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8 Falafels
8 Falafels by Sainsbury's provides 251 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 7.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Refrigerated falafel category and comes in a 144g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Falafel
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 kcal | 232 +8% |
| Total fat | 13.9 g | 11 +26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 1.3 −17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 21.2 |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 2.9 +5% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.7 g | 7.1 −20% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 8.5 −15% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 1.2 −10% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 102 Refrigerated falafel products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Cooked Chickpeas 37% (Water, Chickpeas), Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Broad Beans 16%, Breadcrumbs (Fortified British Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast, Salt), Coriander, Parsley, Garlic Purée, Gram Flour, Salt, Coriander Powder, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cumin Powder, Baking Powder (Fortified British Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Thiamin)), Black Pepper
- Allergens
- Gluten
Product details
- Quantity
- 144g
- Serving size
- 1 Falafel
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Barcode
- 01499186
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 8 Falafels?
8 Falafels contains 251 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in 8 Falafels?
8 Falafels has 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 8 Falafels healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does 8 Falafels contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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