CAVA Falafel Crunch Bowl Calories and Nutrition

Falafel Crunch Bowl nutrition snapshot

The curated Falafel Crunch Bowl is listed at 860 calories, with 56g total fat, 88g carbohydrates, 18g fiber, 13g sugar, and 24g protein. The same snapshot lists 9g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, and 2,210mg sodium.

This is the nutrition profile for the full menu build. Portions, substitutions, restaurant availability, and recipes can change, so check current CAVA nutrition and allergen information before making a strict dietary decision.

• Calories: 860 for the curated bowl.
• Protein: 24g.
• Carbohydrates: 88g, including 18g fiber.
• Fat: 56g, including 9g saturated fat.
• Sodium: 2,210mg.

Why falafel alone is not the bowl total

Falafel alone is listed at 350 calories and 6g protein in the calculator snapshot. The Falafel Crunch Bowl adds roasted vegetables, hummus, Crazy Feta, cucumber, sumac slaw, romaine, pickled onions, tomato + onion, pita crisps, rice, lentils, and skhug.

Rice, lentils, pita crisps, dips, and skhug make the meal more substantial and account for much of the difference between one falafel serving and the complete 860-calorie bowl. The vegetables and greens add variety and volume, but they do not cancel the richer components.

Protein and fiber in context

The bowl stands out for 18g fiber, helped by falafel, lentils, vegetables, and greens. Its 24g protein is meaningful for a plant-forward meal, but it is lower than several curated bowls built around chicken, steak, salmon, or lamb.

For comparison, the Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl is listed at 800 calories and 43g protein, while the Greek Salad Bowl is 580 calories and 37g protein. The best choice depends on whether fiber, plant-based ingredients, protein, calories, or another nutrient is your priority.

Sodium and allergen considerations

At 2,210mg, sodium is the most important number to notice beyond calories. Falafel, dips, seasoned vegetables, slaw, pickled toppings, pita crisps, rice, lentils, and sauce all contribute to the complete meal, so evaluating only the falafel misses the larger picture.

Crazy Feta contains dairy, and ingredients such as hummus may matter for sesame-related decisions. Recipes and cross-contact practices can change. Use CAVA's official allergen guide and ask restaurant staff rather than treating nutrition totals as an allergy-safety check.

How to plan a modified Falafel Crunch Bowl

Build the order component by component in the calculator when you change the curated bowl. Add falafel first, then match the rice, lentils, dips, toppings, pita crisps, and skhug you plan to order instead of assuming every variation remains at 860 calories.

If you want a lighter version, decide whether rice, pita crisps, multiple dips, or sauce matters most, then simplify one element at a time. Keeping vegetables and greens while choosing the richer components deliberately makes the tradeoff easier to see.