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Falafel sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 265 kcal —
- Protein 6.2 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 25 g 9%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 2.1 g 11%
- Fibre 2.5 g 9%
- Sugars 3 g —
- Sodium 359 mg 16%
- Cholesterol 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 22 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 5.2 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.8 mg 19%
- Vitamin K 29.8 µg 25%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 1.7 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 61 µg 15%
- Vitamin B12 0.06 µg 3%
- Choline 19.7 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 67 mg 5%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 82 mg 7%
- Potassium 191 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.67 mg 6%
- Copper 0.12 mg 14%
- Selenium 8.9 µg 16%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 | 6.2 g | 25 g | 15 g |
| 1 × 1 sandwich, any size | 215 g | 570 | 13 g | 53 g | 32 g |
| 2 × 1 sandwich, any size | 430 g | 1140 | 27 g | 106 g | 64 g |
| ½ × 1 sandwich, any size | 107.5 g | 285 | 6.7 g | 26 g | 16 g |
| 3 × 1 sandwich, any size | 645 g | 1709 | 40 g | 158 g | 95 g |
| 4 × 1 sandwich, any size | 860 g | 2279 | 54 g | 211 g | 127 g |
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Questions about Falafel sandwich
How do you reheat a falafel sandwich without making the bread soggy?
Take out the salad and sauce, then warm the falafel in a frying pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, turning once, or in an oven at 180°C for about 8 minutes. Warm the bread briefly at the end, then put the sandwich back together.
Can you make falafel sandwiches ahead of time?
Prepare the falafel, chopped salad and sauce separately, and keep them chilled; fill the bread just before eating. This keeps the bread from soaking up moisture and the falafel from losing its crisp outside.
What sauce goes well in a falafel sandwich?
Tahini sauce is a classic: loosen tahini with lemon juice and cold water, stirring until smooth. Garlic yoghurt, hummus or a hot chilli sauce also work well with the chickpea patties.
What salad and toppings go in a falafel sandwich?
Try chopped tomato and cucumber, shredded lettuce, parsley and pickled turnip or cucumber. A squeeze of lemon cuts through the richness of the falafel and tahini.
How do you choose good falafel for a sandwich?
Look for patties with a browned, crisp surface and a moist, herb-flecked centre; they should hold together without being dense. If buying a ready-made sandwich, keep wet toppings and sauce separate until you are ready to eat.
What is the difference between a falafel sandwich and a falafel kebab wrap?
A falafel sandwich is often served in pita or another pocket bread, while a falafel kebab wrap is rolled in flatbread. The fillings can be much the same, but the amount of bread and toppings changes the overall sandwich.
Is a falafel sandwich more filling than falafel on its own?
A typical sandwich weighs 215 g and provides 570 kcal; it includes bread and often salad and sauce, whereas falafel alone is just the patties. The amount of each filling makes a big difference.
Can you freeze a falafel sandwich?
It is better to freeze the cooked falafel separately: thaw it in the fridge, then reheat until piping hot. Salad, pickles and tahini sauce do not freeze well in an assembled sandwich, so add them fresh.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 41901030 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
