Calories in Falafel Salad

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (170.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 280.5
  • Total Fat 13.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol 10.2 mg
  • Sodium 690.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 32.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 8.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 11.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 4000.1 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 36.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 149.6 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 5.4 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 280.5 calories per serving (1 Serving (170.0g)), Falafel Salad is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 32.0g per serving (44.3% of calories), with a good 8.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 690.2mg of sodium (30% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Falafel Salad: Mesclun, Falafel (chickpeas, Onions, Parsley, Cilantro, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Spices, Canola Oil), Taboule (tomatoes, Parsley, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Bulgur (cracked Wheat), Onions, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Allspice), Cucumber, Feta Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Potato Starch (added to Prevent Caking)), Calamata Olives (pitted Olives, Water, Salt, Vinegar, Vegetable Oil And/or Olive Oil), Red Onion, Chickpeas (chickpeas, Water, Salt), Dill, Cinnamon, Cumin, Cloves, Bay Leaf, Cardamom Garlic Tahini Dressing: Filtered Water, Roasted Garlic Puree (garlic, Citric Acid), Sesame Tahini (ground Sesame Seeds), Apple Cider Vinegar, Non-Gmo Soy Sauce (water, Non-Gmo Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Organic Alcohol), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Non-Gmo Corn Starch, Cultured Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Dried Yeast, Mirepoix (onion, Carrot, Celery, Garlic, Leek (dehydrated), Yeast Extract, Rosemary Extract).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Falafel Salad contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories280.5 kcal14%
Total Fat13.0 g17%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12%
Cholesterol10.2 mg3%
Sodium690.2 mg30% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate32.0 g12%
Dietary Fiber8.0 g29% ✅
Protein11.0 g22%
Vitamin C36.0 mg40%
Calcium149.6 mg12%
Iron5.4 mg30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Falafel Salad accounts for 14% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 44.3% of the calories.

Fat 40.5%
Carbs 44.3%
Protein 15.2%
Fat 40.5% Carbs 44.3% Protein 15.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 280.5 calories in Falafel Salad? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 48.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 30.7 min
HIIT 26.0 min
Mountain Climbers 26.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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