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Falafel
Falafel by Sainsbury's provides 298 kcal per 100 g, with 1.3 g of sugars and 9.8 g of protein. That is 61% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Falafels category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 80.0g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | 238 kcal | 239 +25% | |
| Total fat | 18.8 g | 15 g | 19% | 10.7 +75% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.2 g | 6% | 1.4 +6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 16 g | 6% | 23.7 −16% |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | 1 g | 3.2 −61% | |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 7.8 g | 16% | 9 +8% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 471 Falafels products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other falafels
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Onion (20%), Broad Beans (20%), Rapeseed Oil, Chickpeas (15%), Spinach (10%), Parsley, Maize Flour, Yellow Split Pea Flour, Gram Flour, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Garlic Purée, Cumin Powder, Coriander Leaf, Coriander Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt, Cumin Seeds, Cayenne Pepper, Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Carbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate; Black Pepper, Wheat Starch
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 80.0g
- Labels & certifications
- New recipe
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00525275
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafel?
Falafel contains 298 kcal per 100 g and about 238 kcal per serving (80.0g).
How much sugar is in Falafel?
Falafel has 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Falafel healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Falafel contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated December 17, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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