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Falafels
Falafels by Sainsbury's taste the difference provides 252 kcal per 100 g, with 1.9 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. That is 41% 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 Falafels category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.0 falafel (18.0 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | 45 kcal | 239 +6% | |
| Total fat | 14.8 g | 2.7 g | 3% | 10.7 +38% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 1.4 −15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.4 g | 4.6 g | 2% | 23.7 +7% |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g | 0.3 g | 3.2 −41% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −25% |
| Protein | 7 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 9 −22% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 1.4 −20% |
*% 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
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Ingredients
Soaked Chickpeas (40%) (Chickpeas, Water), Onion, Broad Beans (20%), Rapeseed Oil, Coriander, Gram Flour, Rice Flour, Parsley, Garlic Purée, Salt, Coriander Powder, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cumin Powder, Maize Starch, Black Pepper, Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates; Dextrose.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1.0 falafel (18.0 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063334001193
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafels?
Falafels contains 252 kcal per 100 g and about 45 kcal per serving (1.0 falafel (18.0 g)).
How much sugar is in Falafels?
Falafels has 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Falafels 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 Falafels vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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