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Falafel
Croqueta de garbanzos, cebolla y ajo típico de Oriente Medio
Falafel by Medfood provides 223 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 7.6 g of protein. That is 30% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Refrigerated falafel category and comes in a 240 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 223 kcal | 232 |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 11 +30% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 1.3 +66% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9 g | 21.2 −25% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | 2.9 −30% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.5 g | 7.1 −36% |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 8.5 −10% |
| 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.
Compared with other refrigerated falafel
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
garbanzos remojados* (70%), cebollas* (12%), perejil* (10%), agua, aceite de girasol*, ajo* (1%), sal marina, comino*, espesante: goma de xantano y goma guar
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 240 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenOrganicVegetarianEU OrganicVeganEg öko verordnungNL-BIO-01
- Sold in
- Spain
- Barcode
- 8714685001390
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafel?
Falafel contains 223 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Falafel?
Falafel has 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 A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Falafel vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. 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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