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Crunchy chocolate confection pearls
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Chocolate crispy pearls (15 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 510 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
77
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 5% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| 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 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 459 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 510 kcal |
Calculated from 510 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate crispy pearls are used to add chocolate flavor and a crunchy bite to desserts. Sprinkle them over cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, mousse, or yogurt just before serving so they stay crisp.
No, chocolate crispy pearls usually have a crunchy center coated in chocolate, while sprinkles are typically solid chocolate or sugar-based decorations. Pearls add a crisp bite; sprinkles mainly add decoration and sweetness.
Yes, chocolate crispy pearls work well as a mousse topping. Add them immediately before serving, because moisture in the mousse can soften their crunchy centers if they sit for too long.
Not reliably; moisture in cake and frosting can soften chocolate crispy pearls over time. For the crunchiest topping, scatter them over the finished cake shortly before serving rather than storing them on it.
Yes, you can mix chocolate crispy pearls into cookie dough, but baking may melt their coating and soften the crisp center. For a more noticeable crunch, press a few onto the cookies after baking.
Store chocolate crispy pearls in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. Heat can soften or melt the coating, while humidity can dull the chocolate and take away the pearls’ crisp texture.
Yes, their chocolate coating can melt, but chocolate crispy pearls are not ideal as a smooth melting chocolate because the crunchy centers remain as bits. Use plain chocolate when you need a uniform melted texture.
Yes, you can make a simple homemade version by coating small crisp cereal pieces in melted chocolate and letting them set. The result will be similar, though its shape and crunch may differ from packaged pearls.
For a similar crunchy chocolate topping, use crisp cereal pieces coated in chocolate or another chocolate-coated crunchy confection. Chocolate chips can replace the flavor, but they will not give the same crisp texture.
Yes, chocolate crispy pearls make a crunchy topping for yogurt. Add them just before eating, since the yogurt’s moisture quickly softens their crisp center when they are left sitting in the bowl.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B12
0.03µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.3µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.36mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 77 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 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.
Chocolate crispy pearls are small crunchy confectionery pieces coated in chocolate. They can be eaten by the handful, but are often used as a topping for cakes, cupcakes, ice cream and other desserts, adding both chocolate flavour and a crisp bite. Some people also enjoy a few alongside coffee or tea.
Their sweet taste and crunchy texture make them an easy finishing touch, especially when a dessert needs contrast with a soft or creamy base. They are relatively energy-dense and provide mostly carbohydrate and fat, so a small sprinkle goes a long way. Try them over fruit or yoghurt, or scatter a few on a dessert just before serving to keep their crunch.
Low
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 4
Ultra-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
2.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.