Falafel gyro calories come to 570 for one sandwich (215 g), or 265 per 100 g. What stands out is the balance: fat supplies half of those calories while protein supplies only 9 percent. One gyro also brings 772 mg of sodium, about 34% of the daily value, so it reads as a full meal, not a light bite.
570kcal
1 gyro · 215 g, falafel and vegetables in pita
9%protein
13.4 gProtein
58 gCarbs
32 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Falafel and vegetables in pita · per 215 g
Calories
570 kcal
Protein
13.4 g
Carbohydrate
58 g
Fat
32 g
Saturated fat
4.5 g
Cholesterol
2 mg
Sodium
772 mg
Potassium
411 mg
Iron
3.3 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Falafel gyro: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 sandwich (215 g)
570
13.4 g
58.1 g
31.7 g
772 mg
28%
3 oz portion (85 g)
225
5.3 g
23 g
12.5 g
305 mg
11%
100 g
265
6.2 g
27 g
14.8 g
359 mg
13%
3 × 1 sandwich (215 g)
1,709
40.1 g
2,316 mg
5 × 1 sandwich (215 g)
2,849
66.9 g
3,859 mg
One gyro is a 570-calorie meal, and seconds add up fast
A whole falafel gyro, meaning falafel and vegetables tucked into a pita, weighs about 215 g and lands at 570 calories. That is 28% of the daily value for energy in a single sandwich. It is a lunch or dinner on its own, and it is priced like one in calories.
Smaller portions scale down cleanly. A 3 oz portion (85 g) comes to 225 calories with 5.3 g of protein, and 100 g sits at 265 calories. If you split a gyro or only eat part of the pita, those rows are the ones to log. Half a sandwich is a reasonable side next to a salad or soup.
The total climbs quickly in the other direction. Two gyros reach 1,140 calories and 1,544 mg of sodium. Three come to 1,709 calories, and five would hit 2,849. Platters and combo plates often push people toward that second sandwich, so it pays to decide on the portion before the food arrives rather than after.
Half the calories come from fat, not from the falafel's protein
Chickpea-based falafel has a reputation as a protein food, but the numbers tell a different story. In the calorie split, fat accounts for 50 percent, carbohydrates 41 percent and protein just 9 percent. Per 100 g that works out to 14.8 g of fat, 27 g of carbs and 6.2 g of protein.
Across a full sandwich you get 31.7 g of fat, 58.1 g of carbohydrate and 13.4 g of protein. The protein figure covers about 27% of the daily value, which is respectable for a meatless meal but modest for 570 calories. Saturated fat stays low at 2.1 g per 100 g, so most of the fat is the unsaturated kind rather than the butter-and-cheese kind.
The carbs come largely from the pita, with sugars staying small at 6.4 g per sandwich. Fiber reaches 5.4 g, a useful amount that helps the gyro feel more filling than its protein count alone would suggest. Cholesterol is close to zero at 1 mg per 100 g, as you would expect from a plant-based filling.
Sodium is the row to watch
Each falafel gyro carries 772 mg of sodium, or 34% of the daily value. That is a larger share than its 28% share of calories, which means the sandwich is saltier than its energy content would suggest. Per 100 g the figure is 359 mg.
Seasoned falafel, pita bread and any pickled or salted toppings all contribute. The number also stacks quickly: two sandwiches bring 1,544 mg and three bring 2,316 mg. If you watch sodium, one gyro is the sensible ceiling for a meal, and the rest of the day's food should lean toward fresh, unsalted ingredients.
Potassium is on the lighter side at 191 mg per 100 g, so the gyro does not do much to balance its own salt. Adding fresh vegetables or fruit elsewhere in the day is a simple way to round things out without changing the sandwich itself.
Pair it with protein and vegetables, not fries
Because protein is only 9 percent of the calories, the smartest additions are ones that raise it without adding much fat. A side of plain yogurt or a lean protein dish works better than another fried item. Fries or chips next to a gyro would pile more fat onto a meal that already gets half its energy from fat.
Extra vegetables are the easiest upgrade. Lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion add volume and crunch for very few calories, and they bring the potassium the sandwich lacks. Ask for sauces on the side so you can control how much goes on, since dressings are where many sandwich calories hide.
If you eat a falafel gyro at lunch, a lighter dinner built around protein and vegetables keeps the day in balance. BodyPal can log the gyro from a photo, which makes it easier to see how one sandwich fits next to the rest of your meals.
How does falafel gyro compare?
Here is how the falafel gyro stacks up against a falafel sandwich, a falafel wrap and a classic meat gyro, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: The falafel gyro, sandwich and wrap are the same food in different bread, all at 570 calories and 265 per 100 g, so pick whichever format you like. If you want fewer calories and more protein, the classic gyro wins at 184 calories and 11.2 g of protein per 100 g, against 6.2 g for falafel.
Falafel gyro FAQs
How many calories are in a falafel gyro?
A falafel gyro made with a 215 g pita and falafel filling is about 570 calories, or 265 per 100 g.
Is falafel gyro good for weight loss?
One falafel gyro has 570 calories with 31.7 g fat and 2.5 g fiber per serving, higher in fat than a classic meat gyro at 184 calories per 100 g.
Falafel gyro vs a classic gyro: which has fewer calories?
A classic meat gyro is 184 calories per 100 g, lower than the 265 per 100 g in a falafel gyro, a difference of 81 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a falafel gyro?
A 215 g falafel gyro has about 13.4 g of protein and 31.7 g of fat, from 6.2 g protein and 14.8 g fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in a falafel gyro?
One falafel gyro has 772 mg of sodium, about 34% of the daily value. Per 100 g it is 359 mg, so two sandwiches would bring 1,544 mg.
How many calories are in two falafel gyros?
Two falafel gyros come to 1,140 calories, with 26.7 g of protein and 1,544 mg of sodium. Three would reach 1,709 calories, so a second sandwich nearly doubles a hefty meal.
How much fat is in a falafel gyro?
A falafel gyro has 31.7 g of fat, and fat supplies 50 percent of its calories. Saturated fat is low at 2.1 g per 100 g, so most of it is unsaturated.
How many carbs are in a falafel gyro?
One falafel gyro has 58.1 g of carbohydrates, 41 percent of its calories. Sugars are only 6.4 g and fiber is 5.4 g, with much of the starch coming from the pita.
How many calories are in a small portion of falafel gyro?
A 3 oz portion (85 g) of falafel gyro has 225 calories, 5.3 g of protein and 305 mg of sodium. That is 11% of the daily value for calories.
