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Fiber-rich fruit-based snack with chia seeds
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chia fruit ball (25 g) has 94 calories. That works out to 375 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
94
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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) | 25 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 150 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 188 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 225 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 281 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 338 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 375 calories per 100 g.
Chia fruit balls usually combine chia seeds with sticky dried fruit such as dates or apricots. Recipes may also include oats, nuts, coconut, or cocoa. The dried fruit sweetens the mixture and helps it hold its shape without baking.
To make no-bake chia fruit balls, blend pitted dried fruit with chia seeds and any extras until the mixture clumps together. Roll it into small balls and chill until firm. If the mixture is crumbly, blend in a little more softened fruit.
Chia fruit balls get too sticky when the mixture contains excess moisture or very soft fruit. Chill it before shaping, or mix in a small amount of oats or ground nuts. Add dry ingredients gradually so the balls do not become tough or crumbly.
Yes, but fresh berries add water and make chia fruit balls softer and more perishable than versions made with dried fruit. Use a small amount, add oats or ground nuts to absorb moisture, and keep the finished balls refrigerated.
Yes, refrigerate chia fruit balls in a sealed container, especially if the recipe contains fresh fruit. Recipes made only with dried fruit may travel better, but refrigeration helps them keep their shape and stay fresh for longer.
Yes, chia fruit balls freeze well. Arrange them separately until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container so they do not stick together. Thaw only the portion you plan to eat in the refrigerator.
No, chia seeds do not need to be ground for chia fruit balls. Whole seeds add a slight crunch and absorb moisture as the mixture rests. Grinding them makes the texture smoother, which can be useful if you prefer not to feel the seeds.
Chia fruit balls can work as a convenient pre-workout snack because their dried fruit provides carbohydrates in a compact form. Their dense, chewy texture may feel heavy immediately before exercise, so try one well ahead of your session rather than during it.
Chia fruit balls can replace an energy bar for a small, portable snack, but they are not automatically nutritionally equivalent. Their ingredients and texture vary by recipe, and they may provide less protein than a bar designed to be protein-rich.
To make chia fruit balls less sweet, use less date or raisin and add unsweetened cocoa, cinnamon, oats, or ground nuts. Keep enough sticky fruit in the mixture to bind it; otherwise, the balls may fall apart.
Vitamins
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
1.63mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
24mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
103mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 94 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 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.
A Chia fruit ball is a small, ready-to-eat snack made by combining fruit—often dried fruit—with chia seeds and shaping the mixture into bite-sized portions. Recipes vary, and some include other seeds or nuts, but fruit and chia give it its characteristic sweet, slightly chewy texture. It can be eaten on its own between meals, packed for a day out, or served alongside breakfast; in Turkey, it also makes an easy accompaniment to tea. Fruit and chia give the snack a fibre-rich character, while its compact size makes it simple to portion. Pair it with plain yoghurt or an unsweetened drink for a balanced, uncomplicated snack.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.9:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.