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Energy-dense sweet snack made with coconut and chocolate
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate coconut ball (25 g) has 122 calories. That works out to 486 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.3 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
122
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
12.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 4% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 6.03 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.2 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 (medium) | 25 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 194 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 243 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 486 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 583 kcal |
Calculated from 486 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate coconut balls are usually made by mixing crushed biscuits or cake crumbs with cocoa or melted chocolate, butter, and enough milk to bind. Shape the mixture into balls, roll them in coconut, and chill until firm.
Yes, chocolate coconut balls are well suited to making ahead because chilling helps them firm up. Keep them covered in the refrigerator until serving, and add any delicate toppings shortly before serving so they stay neat.
Yes, sweetened condensed milk can bind chocolate coconut balls and add sweetness. Add it gradually to the biscuit or coconut mixture, since too much can leave the mixture sticky and difficult to roll.
For neater chocolate coconut balls, chill them until firm before dipping and use a fork or dipping tool to lower each one into melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off, then set the balls on parchment paper.
Yes, you can make chocolate coconut balls without coconut, although they will lose their characteristic flavor and texture. Roll them in cocoa, finely chopped nuts, or biscuit crumbs instead, and adjust the mixture if the replacement is especially dry.
Store chocolate coconut balls in a covered container in the refrigerator, especially if the recipe contains milk, cream, or butter. Separate layers with parchment so the coating does not stick, and serve them chilled or briefly softened.
Yes, chocolate coconut balls freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to an airtight container; thaw them in the refrigerator to reduce condensation and help the coating keep its texture.
No, chocolate coconut balls and coconut macaroons are different sweets. Chocolate coconut balls are typically rolled from a biscuit or crumb mixture and chilled, while macaroons are usually shaped from coconut and a binder, then baked.
Chocolate coconut balls can fit as an occasional sweet, but they are an energy-dense snack rather than a nutrient-balanced meal. Their chocolate, coconut, and often biscuit or added sugar make portion size more useful than treating them as a health food.
People with diabetes can include chocolate coconut balls in some meal plans, but the sugar and biscuit or other binding ingredients may raise blood glucose. A small portion and monitoring your response can help; ask your clinician for advice tailored to your treatment.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.23mg · 2% DV
B12
0.03µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
71mg · 2% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 122 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 Chocolate coconut ball is a bite-sized sweet made by combining coconut with chocolate and shaping the mixture into a ball. It is more of a versatile homemade or confectionery treat than a dish tied to one particular region; recipes vary and may include other ingredients for binding or texture.
The outside is often coated in coconut, while the centre can be soft or dense, with chocolate balanced by coconut’s sweet, fragrant flavour. Serve one with coffee or tea, add it to a dessert platter, or offer it as a small party treat. It is an energy-dense snack, so a modest portion makes a satisfying sweet. Fresh fruit alongside it can make a dessert plate feel lighter.
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.
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.
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
6.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.57g
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.