Energy
upper quarter265 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 171 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 147–213 kcal
Based on 11 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Falafel sandwich calories: 570 per 1 sandwich (215 g)
This exact USDA record reports 570 calories for 1 sandwich (215 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 sandwich · 215 g
- Calories
- 570 kcal
- Protein
- 13.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 58.1 g
- Total fat
- 31.8 g
- Fiber
- 5.4 g
- Sodium
- 772 mg
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Estimated for 1 sandwich, any size · 215 g
570calories
Falafel sandwich
- Protein
- 13.4 g
- Carbs
- 58.1 g
- Fat
- 31.8 g
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 570 calories for 1 sandwich at 215 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 265 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 13.4 g protein, 5.4 g fiber, and 772 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is falafel, representing 32.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 7 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 sandwich at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707483: “Falafel sandwich.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2707483, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 161.3 g | 427 kcal | 10 g | 4 g | 579 mg |
| 1 sandwich, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 215 g | 570 kcal | 13.4 g | 5.4 g | 772 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 268.8 g | 712 kcal | 16.7 g | 6.7 g | 965 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Vegetable sandwiches/burgers
The comparison set contains 11 exact records in the Vegetable sandwiches/burgers USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2707483’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half6.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 6.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 5–9 g
Based on 11 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.6–2.9 g
Based on 11 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter359 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 446 mg
- Middle 50%
- 372–511 mg
Based on 11 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2707483’s 215 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Dietary fiber5.4 g
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron3 mg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium772 mg
≈ 34% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat4.5 g
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Falafel sandwich,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709132 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 215 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 161.3–268.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 427 kcal and 712 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709132
At an equal 100 g, this record has 12.7 g more total fat than “Vegetable sandwich on white.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Falafel
The source formulation has 7 input rows; Falafel supplies 32.9% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Falafel sandwich” fits. Inspect FDC 2709132 when the exact wording “Vegetable sandwich on white” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Falafel sandwich
- Exact source wording
- “Falafel sandwich”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707483 · FNDDS 41901030
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Falafel · Bread, pita, white, enriched · Tzatziki dip
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Vegetable sandwich on white
- Exact source wording
- “Vegetable sandwich on white”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709132 · FNDDS 58200210
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Bread, white, commercially prepared · Pepper, for use on a sandwich · Olives, NFS
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Which USDA record fits your meal?
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordFalafel sandwich | 215 g570 kcal | 265 kcal | 6.2 g | 14.8 g | 2.5 g | 359 mg |
| Tomato sandwich on white | 120 g241 kcal | 201 kcal | 8.5 g | 6.8 g | 1.5 g | 494 mg |
| Tomato sandwich on wheat | 120 g239 kcal | 199 kcal | 9.4 g | 7 g | 3.1 g | 489 mg |
| Vegetable sandwich wrap | 165 g264 kcal | 160 kcal | 5.4 g | 6.6 g | 1.8 g | 528 mg |
| Vegetable sandwich on white | 165 g198 kcal | 120 kcal | 3.9 g | 2.1 g | 1.6 g | 374 mg |
| Vegetable sandwich on wheat | 165 g196 kcal | 119 kcal | 4.7 g | 2.3 g | 2.7 g | 370 mg |
| Vegetable sandwich on white, with cheese | 185 g272 kcal | 147 kcal | 5.8 g | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 446 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707483: its source amount is 215 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2707483, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 sandwich, any size
570 kcal
215 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2707483, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
31.8 g≈ 41% Daily ValueSodium
771.9 mg≈ 34% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707483’s 215 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2707483 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 13.4 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2707483 at 215 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 5.4 g dietary fiber, about 19% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 772 mg sodium, about 34% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 215 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 570 kcal 265 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 13.4 g 6.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 58.1 g 27 g | 21% 10% |
| Total fat | 31.8 g 14.8 g | 41% 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.4 g 2.5 g | 19% 9% |
| Sugars | 6.4 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 771.9 mg 359 mg | 34% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g 2.1 g | 23% 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13 g 6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g 5.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 2.2 mg 1 mg | 1% 0% |
| Potassium | 410.7 mg 191 mg | 9% 4% |
| Calcium | 144.1 mg 67 mg | 11% 5% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg 1.6 mg | 19% 9% |
| Magnesium | 45.2 mg 21 mg | 11% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2 mg 5.2 mg | 12% 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 47.3 µg 22 µg | 5% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 107.9 g 50.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707483, approximate percentages divide the displayed 215 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2707483 to 7 source inputs totaling 213 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Falafel sandwich” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
7 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Falafel, Bread, pita, white, enriched, Tzatziki dip. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
213 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FalafelUSDA ingredient 41209000 | 70 GM | 70 g | 32.9% |
| 2 | Bread, pita, white, enrichedUSDA ingredient 18041 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 28.2% |
| 3 | Tomatoes, for use on a sandwichUSDA ingredient 89902070 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 9.4% |
| 4 | Cucumber, for use on a sandwichUSDA ingredient 89902010 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 4.7% |
| 5 | Onions, for use on a sandwichUSDA ingredient 89902040 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 7% |
| 6 | Lettuce, for use on a sandwichUSDA ingredient 89902020 · encyclopedia page available | 8 GM | 8 g | 3.8% |
| 7 | Tzatziki dipUSDA ingredient 11440060 | 30 GM | 30 g | 14.1% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2707483, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Vegetable sandwiches/burgers” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Falafel sandwich
- USDA category
- Vegetable sandwiches/burgers
- FDC ID
- 2707483
- FNDDS code
- 41901030
Closest inspectable record
Vegetable sandwich on white
- USDA category
- Vegetable sandwiches/burgers
- FDC ID
- 2709132
- FNDDS code
- 58200210
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 120 kcal | +145 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 3.9 g | +2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27 g | 21.5 g | +5.5 g |
| Total fat | 14.8 g | 2.1 g | +12.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 1.6 g | +0.9 g |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 374 mg | −15 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 145 more calories, 2.3 g more protein, and 5.5 g more carbohydrate than “Vegetable sandwich on white.”
Only this record lists Falafel; Bread, pita, white, enriched; Tzatziki dip. Only the comparison record lists Bread, white, commercially prepared; Pepper, for use on a sandwich; Olives, NFS; Pickles, NFS. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
5 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Tomatoes, for use on a sandwich; Cucumber, for use on a sandwich; Onions, for use on a sandwich; Lettuce, for use on a sandwich.
Listed only in this record: Falafel; Bread, pita, white, enriched; Tzatziki dip.
Listed only in the comparison: Bread, white, commercially prepared; Pepper, for use on a sandwich; Olives, NFS; Pickles, NFS; and 1 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 215 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (215 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 165 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular (165 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707483 with FDC 2709132 at equal mass; use their 215 g and 165 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707483 versus FDC 2709132 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full vegetable sandwiches/burgers source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Falafel sandwich,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
item size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
bread or wrapper size
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 03
fillings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
sauces and cheese
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2707483 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 265 kcal per 100 g becomes 570 kcal at 215 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 sandwich has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2707483
FNDDS food code: 41901030
The scaling for FDC 2707483 can be exact while the match to “Falafel sandwich” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 215 g weight, 7-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.