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Falafel
Falafel by Penny provides 261 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 14.6 g of protein. That is 63% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Falafels category and comes in a 200 g pack. Contains: gluten, mustard, sesame seeds.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | 239 +9% |
| Total fat | 13.6 g | 10.7 +27% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 1.4 +13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.6 g | 23.7 −26% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 3.2 −63% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 9 +62% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.4 +48% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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
Năut boabe hidratate 83%, făină de grâu albă, ceapă, pătrunjel 2%, sare iodată (sare, iodat de potasiu), usturoi granulat, agent de afânare (carbonați de sodiu), chimion măcinat, coriandru măcinat, ulei vegetal de floarea-soarelui. Poate contine urme de ouă, arahide, soia, lapte (lactozá), fructe cu coajă lemnoasă, ţelină, mustar, seminte de susan, sulfiti.
- Allergens
- GlutenMustardSesame seeds
- May contain traces
- EggsMilkNutsPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Labels & certifications
- FSCFSC Mix
- Sold in
- Romania
- Barcode
- 5941904802060
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafel?
Falafel contains 261 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Falafel?
Falafel has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Falafel healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Falafel contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame seeds. It may also contain traces of eggs, milk, nuts, peanuts, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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