Calories in
falafel, home-prepared
333 kcal per 100 g Falafel, home-prepared contains 333 calories per 100 grams, or about 57 calories per patty (approx 2-1/4" dia). Per 100 g it provides 13.3 g protein, 31.8 g carbohydrate and 17.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 37% carbohydrate, 16% protein, 47% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 patty (approx 2-1/4" dia) | 17.0 g | 57 | 2.3 g | 5.4 g | 3.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per patty (approx 2-1/4" dia)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per patty (approx 2-1/4" dia) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 333 kcal | 57 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 3.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Sodium | 294.0 mg | 50.0 mg |
| Potassium | 585.0 mg | 99.5 mg |
| Calcium | 54.0 mg | 9.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 34.6 g | 5.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172455). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How falafel, home-prepared compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, falafel, home-prepared ranks 26 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 43% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one patty (approx 2-1/4" dia) (57 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 12 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in falafel, home-prepared?
Falafel, home-prepared contains 333 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 57 calories per patty (approx 2-1/4" dia). It also provides 13.3 g of protein, 31.8 g of carbohydrate and 17.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of falafel, home-prepared?
By calories, falafel, home-prepared is roughly 37% carbohydrate, 16% protein and 47% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a patty (approx 2-1/4" dia)?
About 12 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the falafel, home-prepared I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Falafel, home-prepared". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.