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falafel
- Barcode
5000169568545- Category
- Refrigerated falafel
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
falafel (Waitrose) is a product in the category “Refrigerated falafel”. It provides 243 kcal (1,014 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 220% more sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 27% less salt than the median product in its category. No E-number additives were identified in its ingredient list. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,014 kJ / 243 kcal | 12% |
| Fat | 13 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 6.4 g | 7% |
| Added sugars | < 0.01 g | |
| Polyols | 0.18 g | |
| Starch | 4.2 g | |
| Fibre | 9.2 g | 37% |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Salt | 0.88 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | |
| Vitamin A | < 0.01 µg | |
| Vitamin D | < 0.01 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 3.8 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 71 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 87 products in the category “Refrigerated falafel”.
Ingredients
Onion, chickpeas (21%), rapeseed oil, water, chopped dried apricots (5%) (apricots, rice flour, sulphites), fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), ground yellow split peas, parsley, sultanas, lemon juice, garlic purée, cornflour (sulphites), cumin, ground split chickpeas, salt, ginger purée, ground coriander, chopped mint, chopped coriander, fennel, paprika, lemon zest, black pepper, yeast, wheat gluten, sugar (sulphites), cinnamon, star anise ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain peanuts, nuts and sesame
Allergens
May contain traces of
Additives
No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in falafel?
falafel contains 243 kcal per 100 g.
Is falafel vegan?
Yes. Based on its ingredient list, falafel does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Does falafel contain palm oil?
No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of falafel.
Which additives does falafel contain?
No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list of falafel.
Which allergens are in falafel?
According to Open Food Facts, the label of falafel lists these allergens: Gluten and Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Always check the package.
