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How Many Calories in Falafel?

4 pieces (120 g) has about 330 calories.

Chickpeas sound virtuous, but the balls are deep-fried, so they soak up frying oil that most people never factor in.

Nutrition (4 pieces (120 g))

Calories330 kcal
Protein13 g
Carbs30 g
Fat18 g

Where the calories come from

About 16% of the calories come from protein, 36% from carbs and 49% from fat. That works out to about 275 calories per 100 g.

Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.

Calories by portion size

Portion Calories Protein Carbs Fat
4 pieces (120 g)330 kcal13 g30 g18 g
100 g275 kcal10.8 g25 g15 g
200 g550 kcal21.7 g50 g30 g
Half serving165 kcal6.5 g15 g9 g

Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.

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