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Sweet carrot-based snack with coconut
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Carrot balls with coconut (25 g) has 71 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 208.8 µg of Vitamin A covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 25 g
71
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 5% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
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 (small) | 25 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Carrot balls with coconut are made by cooking grated carrots until soft, then mixing them with a binder such as biscuit crumbs or oats. Once the mixture cools, shape it into small balls and roll them in coconut; recipes vary in their sweeteners and add-ins.
Yes, carrot balls with coconut can be made without biscuits. Use oats, ground nuts, or another ingredient that absorbs moisture and helps the mixture hold together. Add it gradually, then chill the mixture before shaping if it still feels soft.
Carrot balls with coconut often fall apart when the cooked carrots leave too much moisture in the mixture or it has not cooled enough. Cook off excess liquid, add the binder gradually, and chill the mixture before rolling the balls.
Carrot balls with coconut generally keep for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because cooked carrots add moisture, avoid leaving them out for long periods and take out only the portion you plan to serve.
Yes, carrot balls with coconut can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container. Thaw them in the refrigerator; their texture may soften slightly, so roll them in fresh coconut before serving if needed.
Usually, yes: recipes for carrot balls with coconut cook grated carrots until tender so they mix and hold together more easily. Some versions use raw carrots, but they need a moist binder, such as dates, to help the mixture form into balls.
You can coat carrot balls with coconut in finely ground nuts, sesame seeds, or cocoa instead. The coating changes the flavor and may not stick as well as coconut, so press it gently onto the balls while their surface is still slightly moist.
Carrot balls with coconut can be a useful way to include carrots in a sweet snack, but they are still a dessert, especially when made with added sugar or sweet biscuits. A homemade version with less added sugar lets you control the sweetness.
Yes, you can reduce the added sugar in carrot balls with coconut. Taste the cooked carrot mixture before adding sweetener, since carrots contribute natural sweetness; dates can also sweeten the mixture but make it softer and more moist.
Carrot balls with coconut pair well with tea or coffee and can be served as small after-meal sweets. Chill them before serving so they hold their shape, and add a light dusting of coconut or finely chopped nuts for a simple finish.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
208.75µg · 23% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Vitamin K
2.63µg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
78mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
16mg · 2% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Carrot balls with coconut are a Turkish-style homemade sweet, made by cooking grated carrots until soft, then combining them with a binder such as crushed biscuits and shaping the mixture into small balls. They are usually rolled in desiccated coconut, though household recipes vary.
The centres are soft and moist, with a gentle carrot sweetness; the coconut adds a slightly chewy coating. In Turkey, they are often served with tea, offered to guests, or enjoyed as a small treat after a meal. They are a sweet, energy-dense snack with some fibre: a 100 g portion provides 5.6 g. For a lighter bite, make the balls small and reduce the added sugar; they pair well with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.