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Falafels
Falafels by Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers provides 290 kcal per 100 g, with 33 g of sugars and 12.5 g of protein. That is 918% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Falafels category and comes in a 180g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 239 +22% |
| Total fat | 15.2 g | 10.7 +42% |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 1.4 +821% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.5 g | 23.7 −9% |
| Total sugars | 33 g | 3.2 +918% |
| Added sugars | 2.8 g | 0.1 +5387% |
| Dietary fiber | 8.5 g | 7.4 +15% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 9 +39% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 1.4 −56% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 472 Falafels products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other falafels
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Chickpeas (37%), Onion (15%), Water, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Gluten, Parsley, Dried Onion, Coriander Leaf, Sugar, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Salt, Garlic Purée, Raising Agents: Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Carbonate; Black Pepper, Wheat Starch. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 180g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00351560
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafels?
Falafels contains 290 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Falafels?
Falafels has 33 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Falafels healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Falafels vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does 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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