Falafel — Calories and Macros

Three deep-fried chickpea balls. Plant-based protein, but frying adds most of the fat.

Good fiberCalorie-dense
170cal

per 3 pieces (51g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

7g

Carbs

16g

Fat

9g

Fiber

4g

Sugar

0g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

333

Protein

13.7g

Carbs

31.4g

Fat

17.6g

Fiber

7.8g

Sugar

0g

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Common questions

How many calories are in falafel?

3 pieces (51g) of falafel has 170 calories, with 7g protein, 16g carbs, and 9g fat.

How much protein is in falafel?

Falafel has 7g of protein per 3 pieces (51g). That is about 4g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is falafel good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Falafel is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.

Is falafel healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, falafel is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.