Falafel, home-prepared
FDC 172455patty (approx 2-1/4" dia) (17 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 48 · -15 vs Legumes & beans medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Falafel, home-prepared is middling for nutrient density at 48 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (27% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (20% DV), a good source of iron (19% DV). Most of its 333 calories per 100 grams come from fat.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | - | |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 13 g | 27% |
| Potassium | 585 mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | - | |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9.2 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.58 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.27 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.17 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172455Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the legumes & beans median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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