Falafel
Chickpeas give a low glycemic load and steady energy; the frying adds fat that further slows glucose entry.
FatTonic Facts
Falafel · per serving 3 patties (51g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 5 | −11.0 |
| Sugar (g) | 1 | −0.8 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | +6.4 |
| Protein (g) | 6 | +4.2 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 16 | |
| Fat (g) | 9 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 172455 (Falafel, home-prepared), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026; sugar and fiber not in this record.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 28 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: falafel appears only inside a mixed meal (no. 1731). The score still uses 40, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 51 g): carbs 31.8, protein 13.3, fat 17.8 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: processing (processed) set it, −16.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172455.
The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Falafel scores 83, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 60% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does falafel spike insulin?
Glycemic load 5 for 3 patties (51g); FatTonic Score 83/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is falafel good for fat loss?
Excellent (83/100): falafel strongly supports fat-burning.