Falafel sandwich calories come to 570 for one sandwich (215 g), or 265 per 100 g. Notice the fat: it supplies 50% of those calories, while protein brings only 9%. The fried falafel and the sauce drive the total far more than the bread or salad, so size and filling decide where you land.
570kcal
1 sandwich · 215 g, ready to eat
9%protein
13.4 gProtein
58 gCarbs
32 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Ready to eat · 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 sandwich: 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%
8 oz portion (227 g)
602
14.1 g
61.4 g
33.5 g
815 mg
30%
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 sandwich covers 28% of a day's calories
A standard falafel sandwich weighs 215 g and lands at 570 calories. That is 28% of the daily calorie value on a nutrition label, which makes it a full meal on its own rather than a light lunch. An 8 oz portion (227 g) pushes it to 602 calories, or 30% of the day.
The jump between those two sizes is small, but sandwiches from delis and food trucks rarely come in a fixed weight. Extra falafel balls, a thicker pita or a heavy pour of tahini can move the total well beyond the 215 g reference. If the sandwich feels heavier in your hand than a typical one, assume it carries more calories too.
Doubling up adds up fast. Two sandwiches (430 g) reach 1,140 calories, and three (645 g) come to 1,709. For most people that second sandwich is the decision that matters, not the choice between pita and wrap. Half a sandwich with a side salad is an easy way to keep the falafel flavor while cutting the total roughly in half.
Half the calories come from fat
The calorie split is 50% fat, 41% carbs and 9% protein. Per 100 g that is 14.8 g of fat, 27 g of carbs and 6.2 g of protein. Falafel is deep fried, and the chickpea patties soak up oil in the fryer, which is why fat outweighs the carbs from the bread.
Across a whole sandwich you get 31.7 g of fat, 58.1 g of carbs and 13.4 g of protein. Saturated fat stays modest at 2.1 g per 100 g, since most frying oils used for falafel are plant based. Protein covers 27% of the daily value, a fair amount but low for a 570-calorie meal compared with sandwiches built on meat, eggs or cheese.
Fiber is the quiet strength here. One sandwich brings 5.4 g, thanks to the chickpeas and whatever vegetables are tucked inside. Sugars stay low at 6.4 g per sandwich, most of it from bread, tomatoes and sauce. If you want more staying power, the fiber helps, but adding a protein side does more.
Sodium is the row to watch
One sandwich carries 772 mg of sodium, 34% of the daily value. That figure comes from seasoned falafel, bread, pickles and salty sauces stacking on top of each other. Per 100 g the sandwich has 359 mg, so every extra bite of filling adds to the count.
The 8 oz portion reaches 815 mg, or 35% of the daily value. Two sandwiches hit 1,544 mg, and three climb to 2,316 mg, which is more than a full day's sodium value in a single sitting. If you watch sodium, pickled turnips, olives and salty feta are the add-ons to go light on.
Cholesterol is close to zero at 1 mg per 100 g, since there is no meat or egg in the base recipe. Potassium sits at 191 mg per 100 g, a small contribution from the chickpeas and vegetables.
Build the meal around vegetables and protein
Because the sandwich already supplies plenty of fat and carbs, the best partners add volume and protein instead of more of the same. A cucumber and tomato salad, a cup of lentil soup or a side of plain Greek yogurt rounds out the plate without the weight of fries or chips.
Sauce is where you have the most control. Tahini and garlic sauces are rich, so asking for them on the side lets you decide how much goes in. Extra lettuce, cabbage and herbs bulk up the sandwich for very few calories. Packaged versions such as Sunneen, Moshe's or Tadah Falafel Sandwich Wraps vary in size and filling, so check the label rather than assuming they match the 215 g reference.
If you are tracking your intake, BodyPal can log a falafel sandwich from a photo, which helps when the portion does not match a standard size.
How does falafel sandwich compare?
Here is how a falafel sandwich stacks up against a falafel wrap, loose falafel balls and a bagel sandwich, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For fewer calories and more protein, the bagel sandwich wins at 464 per serving and 12 g of protein per 100 g against 6.2 g here. Skip eating loose falafel balls by the plate: at 514 calories and 41.2 g of fat per 100 g they run about 1.9 times denser than the sandwich, while the wrap is identical at 570.
Most popular falafel sandwich brands in the United States
Packaged sandwiches carry more bread and less fried filling per 100 g, so their label numbers read 145 to 217 instead of 265. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Falafel sandwich FAQs
How many calories are in a falafel sandwich?
One falafel sandwich of 215 g has about 570 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g.
Is a falafel sandwich good for weight loss?
One sandwich is 570 calories, and 31.7 g of that is fat because the falafel is fried. The same sandwich carries 13.4 g protein and 5.4 g fiber.
Falafel sandwich or falafel wrap: which has fewer calories?
Both sit at 265 calories per 100 g, so the portion decides: the 215 g sandwich comes to 570 calories.
How much protein is in a falafel sandwich?
About 13.4 g per 215 g sandwich, which is 6.22 g per 100 g, alongside 58.1 g carbs.
How many calories are in two falafel sandwiches?
Two falafel sandwiches (430 g) come to 1,140 calories. They also bring 1,544 mg of sodium and 26.7 g of protein, so the second sandwich doubles the sodium without adding much protein per calorie.
How much sodium is in a falafel sandwich?
One falafel sandwich has 772 mg of sodium, which is 34% of the daily value. Per 100 g it carries 359 mg, mostly from seasoned falafel, bread, pickles and salty sauces.
How much fat is in a falafel sandwich?
A falafel sandwich has 31.7 g of fat, or 14.8 g per 100 g. Fat supplies 50% of its calories because the falafel is deep fried, though saturated fat stays low at 2.1 g per 100 g.
How many carbs are in a falafel sandwich?
One falafel sandwich contains 58.1 g of carbs, or 27 g per 100 g. Carbs make up 41% of the calories, and the sandwich also delivers 5.4 g of fiber and 6.4 g of sugars.
Is a falafel sandwich high in fiber?
A falafel sandwich gives you 5.4 g of fiber, or 2.5 g per 100 g. That is a solid amount for one meal, coming mainly from the chickpeas in the falafel and the vegetables inside.
