Falafel, home-prepared
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.6 MG | 2% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 12% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Niacin | 1.0 MG | 7% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 93 UG | 23% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 54 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.4 MG | 19% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 82 MG | 20% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 192 MG | 15% | |
| Potassium, K | 585 MG | 12% | |
| Sodium, Na | 294 MG | 13% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 MG | 14% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 29% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.7 MG | 30% | |
| Selenium, Se | 1 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 13.3g per 100g.
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (20% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (29% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (30% DV).
- Good source of Folate, total (23% DV).
About Falafel, home-prepared
Ground chickpeas and herbs, shaped and fried until golden: falafel packs real plant protein and the carbs from legumes and any added flour. Frying pushes the fat content up considerably compared with baked versions. Fresh herbs, garlic, and cumin do most of the flavor work. Stuff them into pita with tahini and pickled vegetables for the classic preparation.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Falafel, home-prepared include Manganese, Mn (30% DV) , Copper, Cu (29% DV) , Folate, total (23% DV) , and Magnesium, Mg (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 333 calories per 100 grams, Falafel, home-prepared gets 16% of its calories from protein, 38% from carbohydrates, and 48% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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