Soul Origin Australia Takeaway SmartSwaps: Falafel Salad vs Chicken Chorizo Salad

When it comes to salads, many people assume they’re always the healthy option – but that’s not always the case. This SmartSwap breaks down a popular Aussie lunch choice from Soul Origin, comparing the Regular Falafel Salad with the Regular Chicken Chorizo Salad – and the difference is massive.

At first glance, falafel might seem like the healthier or more “clean eating” option, especially for vegetarians. But when you dive into the numbers, it’s clear this salad packs way more than you bargained for:

Let’s break it down:

Soul Origin Falafel Salad (Regular):

• Calories: 616
• Fat: 27.9g
• Carbohydrates: 70.6g
• Protein: 16.3g

Soul Origin Chicken Chorizo Salad (Regular):

• Calories: 237
• Fat: 11.8g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g
• Protein: 24.7g

That’s a calorie drop of over 60%, plus nearly 4x less carbs and significantly more protein — making it a no-brainer if your goal is fat loss, body recomposition or simply making smarter choices when eating out.

This is exactly what SmartSwaps is all about. We don’t tell you to stop eating out or ditch the food you love. Instead, we show you how to eat smarter by highlighting easy, practical swaps that give you better macro profiles, more protein, and fewer empty calories — without sacrificing taste or satisfaction.

The Chicken Chorizo Salad not only saves you calories, it also gives you a serious protein boost to help with satiety, muscle retention, and long-term progress.

Because let’s be real: you’re not “healthy” if you’re constantly overeating. And salads? They’re not always what they seem.

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