Falafel Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 3 patties (51g)
Falafel: 262 cal, 4.2g protein, 14.8g carbs, 21g fat per 3 patties (51g). Full nutrition breakdown, how falafel fits common goals, and the fastest way to track it.
Tracking falafel? Expect 262 calories per 3 patties (51g), with 4.2g of protein, 14.8g of carbs, and 21g of fat. The full micronutrient picture and goal-fit notes follow, with figures drawn from USDA FoodData Central.
Falafel nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 3 patties (51g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Fat | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Sugar | 2.3 g | — |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Deep-fried chickpea patties are very calorie-dense per gram at over 500 kcal/100g. A few small balls add up faster than they look.
How does falafel fit your goals?
Most of the calories in falafel come from fat (21g per 3 patties (51g)), which makes it calorie-dense — easy to under-portion if you're eyeballing. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, but at 9 calories per gram it's also the macro most people accidentally over-consume when they stop weighing portions.
Diet-wise, falafel fits low-carb eating patterns.
How falafel compares to other meals & dishes
| Food (per 100g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel | 514 | 8.3g | 29g | 41.2g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 343 | 11g | 28.1g | 20.8g |
| Onion Rings | 352 | 4.2g | 39.9g | 19.8g |
| Waffles | 373 | 8.7g | 41.5g | 18.8g |
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Falafel calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 patties (51g) | 262 | 4.2g | 14.8g | 21g |
| 1 sandwich (250g) | 1285 | 20.8g | 72.5g | 103g |
| 100g | 514 | 8.3g | 29g | 41.2g |
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