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Nutritional Profile of Falafel (Home-Prepared) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 58 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Falafel (Home-Prepared).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Arginine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Aspartic Acid (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 22 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Leucine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Falafel (Home-Prepared)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 31.8 g | 9 g | 39 | 784 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 10.2 g | 2.9 g | 21 | 314 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 56 | 699 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.4 g | 674.7 mg | 51 | 1353 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 17.8 g | 5 g | 35 | 494 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 81 | 1139 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.8 g | 504.6 mg | 42 | 1051 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 529 mg | 150 mg | 58 | 1163 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 9.7 g | 2.7 g | 22 | 325 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 95 mg | 26.9 mg | 26 | 888 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 43 | 432 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 495 mg | 140.3 mg | 202 | 1899 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 111 mg | 31.5 mg | 190 | 845 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 573 mg | 162.4 mg | 56 | 449 |
| Arginine | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 54 | 183 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.5 g | 433.7 mg | 61 | 236 |
| Cystine | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 58 | 313 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.3 g | 663.4 mg | 65 | 408 |
| Glycine | 567 mg | 160.7 mg | 65 | 494 |
| Histidine | 364 mg | 103.2 mg | 63 | 655 |
| Isoleucine | 567 mg | 160.7 mg | 65 | 490 |
| Leucine | 944 mg | 267.6 mg | 56 | 274 |
| Lysine | 856 mg | 242.7 mg | 56 | 337 |
| Methionine | 187 mg | 53 mg | 58 | 763 |
| Phenylalanine | 707 mg | 200.4 mg | 55 | 389 |
| Proline | 545 mg | 154.5 mg | 64 | 600 |
| Serine | 667 mg | 189.1 mg | 50 | 442 |
| Threonine | 492 mg | 139.5 mg | 61 | 550 |
| Tryptophan | 134 mg | 38 mg | 61 | 331 |
| Tyrosine | 339 mg | 96.1 mg | 74 | 709 |
| Valine | 562 mg | 159.3 mg | 56 | 517 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 3.8 g | 83 | 520 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 100 | 351 |
| Folate, food | 78 µg | 22.1 µg | 117 | 211 |
| Folate, total | 93 µg | 26.4 µg | 108 | 290 |
| Folic Acid | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 6 | 250 |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 294.8 µg | 97 | 1551 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 292 µg | 82.8 µg | 89 | 894 |
| Riboflavin | 166 µg | 47.1 µg | 73 | 645 |
| Thiamin | 146 µg | 41.4 µg | 130 | 738 |
| Vitamin B6 | 125 µg | 35.4 µg | 151 | 856 |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 65 | 607 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13 IU | 3.7 IU | 52 | 1025 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 56 | 712 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 114 | 493 |
| Copper, Cu | 258 µg | 73.1 µg | 137 | 591 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.4 mg | 969.6 µg | 85 | 579 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 62 | 240 |
| Manganese, Mn | 691 µg | 195.9 µg | 81 | 417 |
| Phosphorus, P | 192 mg | 54.4 mg | 100 | 472 |
| Potassium, K | 585 mg | 165.8 mg | 72 | 322 |
| Selenium, Se | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 101 | 688 |
| Sodium, Na | 294 mg | 83.3 mg | 102 | 855 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 mg | 425.2 µg | 91 | 763 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 34.6 g | 9.8 g | 293 | 1898 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.4 g | 688.9 mg | 70 | 417 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 333 kcal | 94.4 kcal | 52 | 355 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,390 kj | 394.1 kj | 37 | 167 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Falafel (Home-Prepared)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Patty (approx 2-1/4" Dia) | 17.0 g | 0.6 oz |
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