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Fiber and beta-carotene source, healthy snack with low added sugar
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Carrot oat balls (mixed) (45 g) has 99 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.2 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 216 µg of Vitamin A covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 45 g
99
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
16.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 9% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 45 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 33 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 75 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 90 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Mix finely grated carrot with oats and a sticky ingredient such as mashed dates or nut butter, then shape the mixture into balls. Chilling them helps them firm up; recipes may add cinnamon, seeds, or coconut.
Carrot oat balls usually fall apart when the mixture is too dry or lacks enough binder. Add a little more mashed date or nut butter, mix again, and chill the shaped balls before serving.
Yes, carrot oat balls can be made without dates. Use another sticky ingredient, such as mashed banana, nut butter, or a little honey, and adjust the oats until the mixture holds its shape.
No, most carrot oat balls are made as no-bake snacks; chilling helps them hold together. Follow a specific recipe if it calls for baking, since heat can change the moisture and texture of the carrots and oats.
Store carrot oat balls in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Freshly grated carrot adds moisture, so these are best kept chilled rather than left at room temperature; discard them if their smell or texture changes.
Yes, carrot oat balls freeze well. Freeze them spaced apart first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator before eating.
Yes, quick oats work in carrot oat balls, but they absorb moisture faster and can make the mixture softer or denser. Add them gradually and let the mixture rest before deciding whether it needs more oats.
They are often very similar: both combine carrot, oats, and flavors such as cinnamon, and both may be shaped into no-bake bites. Recipes differ, especially in their binders, sweeteners, and coatings.
Carrot oat balls can be a fiber-containing snack, but their ingredients matter. Versions with lots of honey, dates, or sweet coatings have more added or naturally occurring sugars than less-sweet recipes.
Carrot oat balls can work as a small pre-workout snack because oats provide carbohydrates. Their fiber and any nut butter may feel heavy close to exercise, so leave time to digest them.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B5
0.17mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Zinc
0.45mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
99mg · 3% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 99 calories in 3 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Carrot oat balls (mixed) are bite-sized snacks made by combining oats and grated carrot with other ingredients that help bind or flavour the mixture. They are not tied to one traditional regional cuisine; recipes vary, and they’re often made at home as a convenient snack.
The carrot brings mild sweetness and softness, while oats give the bites a heartier texture. They work well with tea or coffee, as a lunchbox snack, or between meals. Oats contribute fibre, and carrot provides beta-carotene; these balls contain 5.8 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter version, keep any added sweetener modest and make smaller portions.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.03g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.