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Snack, energy-boosting, chocolate, fiber-rich
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate energy ball (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A chocolate energy ball is a small, usually no-bake snack with a cocoa or chocolate flavour. Recipes vary, but often combine dried fruit such as dates with ingredients like oats or nuts, then shape the mixture into bite-sized balls. It is a modern snack rather than a dish tied to one particular regional cuisine.
Its texture is typically dense and a little chewy, with a sweet, rich taste. Enjoy one with coffee or tea, pack it for a work or school break, or serve it alongside fresh fruit. It is energy-dense for its size and provides 7 g of fibre per 100 g. If you want a lighter snack, keep the portion modest; plain yoghurt makes a simple pairing.
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
22g
· 28% DV
Fiber
7g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
Vitamins
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Vitamin E
1.8mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Magnesium
90mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 420 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.2:1).
A chocolate energy ball commonly combines oats, dates or another dried fruit, cocoa or chocolate, and a sticky ingredient such as nut butter. Recipes often add seeds, chopped nuts, or coconut for extra texture and flavor.
No, most chocolate energy balls are no-bake snacks. Blend or mix the ingredients until they hold together, roll the mixture into balls, and chill them to firm up. Some recipes use melted chocolate, but baking is usually unnecessary.
A chocolate energy ball mixture is often too sticky when it has more soft fruit or nut butter than dry ingredients. Mix in a little oats, ground nuts, or cocoa at a time until you can roll it without it clinging heavily to your hands.
You can replace dates in a chocolate energy ball with soft dried figs, apricots, or raisins. These help bind the mixture, though their sweetness and moisture vary; soak firmer dried fruit briefly and drain it before blending.
A homemade chocolate energy ball usually keeps for about a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Recipes containing fresh fruit or dairy may not last as long, so use them sooner and discard any that develop an unusual smell or appearance.
Yes, a chocolate energy ball freezes well. Freeze the balls in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw only the amount you plan to eat in the refrigerator.
To keep a chocolate energy ball from falling apart, make sure the mixture has enough sticky binder, such as blended dates or nut butter. If it still crumbles, add the binder gradually and press the mixture firmly when shaping each ball.
A chocolate energy ball made with oats, dried fruit, and nuts can provide fiber and make a convenient snack. It can also be energy-dense and sweet, especially with added chocolate or syrup, so treat it as a small snack rather than an unlimited one.
A chocolate energy ball can work as a convenient pre-workout snack because it provides carbohydrates. Its nuts and fiber may feel heavy during exercise, so try a small portion well before training rather than eating it right as you start.
A chocolate energy ball is usually made to be a compact, portable snack, while a protein ball is formulated with a stronger emphasis on protein, sometimes using protein powder. The names overlap, so the ingredients—not the label—tell you which kind you have.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.