Falafel vs Spanish omelette: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: falafel scores 46/100 and Spanish omelette 44/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Falafel
273 kcal per 100 g. 6 balls: 100 g
Spanish omelette
156 kcal per 100 g. 1 wedge (1/6): 160 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpanish omelette273 vs 156 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFalafel8.6 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberFalafel5.6 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpanish omelette4.9 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even369 vs 335 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFalafel1.2 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Falafel, 100 g | Spanish omelette, 100 g | Falafel, 100 g | Spanish omelette, 160 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 156 kcal | 273 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 5.4 g | 8.6 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 13 g | 28 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 1.3 g | 4.9 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 1.6 g | 5.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 9.4 g | 15 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 1.9 g | 1.2 g | 3 g |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 14 mg | 10 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32 µg | 51 µg | 32 µg | 81 µg |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 335 mg | 369 mg | 536 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.6 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 29 mg | 48 mg | 47 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 20 mg | 40 mg | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 294 mg | 466 mg | 471 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.