Falafel vs Wiener schnitzel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: falafel scores 46/100 and Wiener schnitzel 46/100, 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
Wiener schnitzel
251 kcal per 100 g. 1 schnitzel: 185 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even273 vs 251 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinWiener schnitzel8.6 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberFalafel5.6 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarWiener schnitzel4.9 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFalafel369 vs 275 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFalafel1.2 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Falafel, 100 g | Wiener schnitzel, 100 g | Falafel, 100 g | Wiener schnitzel, 185 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 251 kcal | 273 kcal | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 22 g | 8.6 g | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 14 g | 28 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 1 g | 4.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 0.8 g | 5.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 12 g | 15 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 2.1 g | 1.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 1.1 mg | 10 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32 µg | 22 µg | 32 µg | 40 µg |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 275 mg | 369 mg | 509 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 1.8 mg | 2.6 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 37 mg | 48 mg | 68 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 33 mg | 40 mg | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 397 mg | 466 mg | 735 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.