Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous by Tesco

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Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous

by Tesco 85g in Falafels Barcode 5059697759284
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food

Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous by Tesco provides 240 kcal per 100 g, with 1 g of sugars and 8.7 g of protein. That is 69% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Falafels category and comes in a 85g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.3 g · Low
Sugars
1 g · Low
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 240 kcal 239
Total fat 13 g 10.7 +21%
Saturated fat 1.3 g 1.4 −8%
Carbohydrates 18.6 g 23.7 −22%
Total sugars 1 g 3.2 −69%
Added sugars 0 g 0.1 −100%
Dietary fiber 7 g 7.4 −5%
Protein 8.7 g 9
Salt 1.2 g 1.4 −16%

Category average across 471 Falafels products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other falafels

Calories higher 41%
Sugars lower 7%
Salt lower 46%
Saturated fat higher 40%
Protein top 38%
Fiber top 50%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Falafel (58%) [Chickpeas, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Dried Potato, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Reconstituted Garlic, Salt, Coriander, Cumin, Parsley, White Pepper], Houmous [Chickpeas, Water, Tahini Sesame Seed Paste, Rapeseed Oil, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Salt, Garlic Purée, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)].

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
85g
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVegan
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5059697759284

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous?

Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous contains 240 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous?

Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous has 1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (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.

Is Plant Chef Falafel & Houmous 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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