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How many calories in
falafel?

Per 100g, falafel delivers 333 calories. Reasonable protein at 13g per 100g. A typical restaurant portion is 200-400g, so calorie totals scale fast.

333
kcal · 100g
13g
Protein
32g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical falafel serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
283 kcal
11.0g
4 oz (113g)
376 kcal
14.7g
1 cup (~150g)
500 kcal
19.5g
In your day

What 333 calories means.

Balanced — falafel sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
17%
per 100g · 3.9g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking63 min
🏃 Running33 min
🚴 Cycling36 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Falafel vs. similar foods.

How falafel stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Falafel
333 kcal / 100g
3.9g
337 kcal / 100g
2.1g
326 kcal / 100g
1g
320 kcal / 100g
4.4g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in falafel?

Falafel has approximately 333 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 283 calories.

How much protein is in falafel?

13g of protein per 100g. That puts falafel at roughly 3.9g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.

How do I log falafel accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is falafel good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Falafel sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.