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Sweet snack made from apple puree or grated apple, often mixed with nuts, cinnamon, and sometimes biscuit, rolled into balls.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Apple ball (30 g) has 42 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.7 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
42
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
8.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 4% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 63 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 84 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Apple balls are made by mixing grated apple or apple purée with ingredients such as nuts, cinnamon and sometimes crushed biscuits, then rolling the mixture into balls. Chilling it briefly can make shaping easier.
Apple balls usually contain grated apple or apple purée, with nuts and cinnamon often added. Some recipes include crushed biscuits to absorb moisture and help the mixture hold its shape; the exact ingredients vary by recipe.
No, Apple balls are usually a no-bake sweet. The mixture is rolled and chilled to firm up, so baking is not needed; recipes with different ingredients may use a different method.
Crisp, sweet-tart apples work well for Apple balls because they bring both freshness and flavor. If your apples are very juicy, squeeze or drain some of the liquid so the mixture does not become too wet.
Apple ball mixture is often too wet because grated apples release juice or the purée contains extra moisture. Stir in crushed biscuits, ground nuts or another dry ingredient a little at a time until the mixture can hold its shape.
Yes, Apple balls can be made without biscuits. Finely ground nuts or oats can help absorb moisture and bind the mixture, though they will change its texture and flavor.
Store Apple balls in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days, since fresh apple can spoil and release moisture. Separate layers with parchment paper to keep the balls from sticking.
Yes, Apple balls can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator, as the apple may become softer after freezing.
Apple balls can be rolled in finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cocoa powder or crushed biscuits. Add the coating after shaping, pressing gently so it sticks without flattening the balls.
Yes, Apple balls can be made with cooked apples, but let them cool and drain away excess liquid first. Cooked apple is softer than grated raw apple, so the mixture may need extra dry ingredients to hold together.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.65mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.36µg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
5.4mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.9mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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An Apple ball is a small homemade sweet made by mixing grated apple or apple purée with cinnamon and often nuts; some versions include biscuit crumbs to help bind the mixture. Recipes vary, and the mixture is usually shaped into bite-sized balls rather than baked.
Soft and fruity with warm cinnamon, it may have a little crunch from the nuts or a firmer, crumbly texture when made with biscuits. In Turkey, where this style of apple sweet is commonly enjoyed at home, it makes an easy bite with tea or a small after-meal treat. It is mainly a carbohydrate-based snack, with some fibre from the apple and little protein. For a lighter version, use less biscuit and let the apple provide more of the sweetness.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.33g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.