Falafel
Serving: 5 balls (~85 g)
Falafel are deep-fried chickpea balls — crisp outside, herby inside. They are plant-based but fried, so the oil pushes the calories and fat up.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- A full falafel pita with salads, tahini and chips can reach 700–900 calories.
- Baked falafel cuts roughly a third of the calories versus deep-fried.
- Tahini drizzle adds about 90 calories per tablespoon.
Logging tip
Logging the whole pita? One photo in Nishnush captures the falafel, salads and tahini together.
Common questions
How many calories are in falafel? +
About 280 calories for five balls (~85 g): roughly 28 g carbs, 15 g fat and 11 g protein. A loaded pita is far higher.
Is falafel healthy? +
The chickpea base is nutritious, but deep-frying adds significant fat. Portion size and the amount of tahini and chips decide the meal.
Estimate for the serving shown — actual values vary by recipe and portion. Photograph your plate in Nishnush for a count tuned to it.
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