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Cocoa balls
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
30 gram (small) of Cocoa balls (30 g) has 123 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.5 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 30 gram (small) · 30 g
123
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
22.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% 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 74% · Protein 7% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 serving (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 41 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Cocoa balls are commonly eaten as a crunchy cereal with milk, but they also work as a yogurt topping or a sprinkle over desserts. Add milk just before eating if you want them to stay crisp.
Cocoa balls are typically made from a grain- or flour-based mixture shaped into small pieces, then baked or crisped with cocoa and sweeteners. Ingredients vary by product; these packaged cocoa balls are ultra-processed, unlike a simple homemade version.
Cocoa balls are a sweet, ultra-processed cereal, so they are not the most balanced breakfast on their own. If you serve them in the morning, pair them with plain yogurt or milk and fruit for a more filling meal.
You can make cocoa balls at home by combining flour or oats with cocoa, a sweetener, and a binder, shaping small pieces, and baking them until crisp. Homemade versions can differ substantially from packaged, ultra-processed cocoa balls.
Yes, cocoa balls soften after sitting in milk, although the time varies with their size and texture. Pour the milk over them right before eating to keep more of their crunch.
Store cocoa balls in a tightly sealed, dry container in a cool cupboard after opening. Exposure to humidity makes them lose their crunch, while an airtight container also helps keep them from absorbing strong pantry odors.
Yes, cocoa balls make a crunchy topping for yogurt. Add them immediately before serving rather than mixing them in early, because moisture softens the cereal; plain yogurt also balances their sweet, cocoa flavor.
Yes, children can eat cocoa balls, but they are a sweet, ultra-processed cereal and are better as an occasional choice than as the basis of every breakfast. Offer an age-appropriate portion and supervise young children while they eat.
Yes, cocoa balls can add crunch to ice cream, yogurt bowls, or a dessert topping. Add them at the end of preparation so they do not become soft, and avoid baking them into mixtures where their crisp texture will be lost.
Cocoa balls alone may not keep you full for long, particularly when eaten as a small, sweet snack. Pairing them with a protein-rich food such as plain yogurt can make a more satisfying snack or breakfast.
Vitamins
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B6
0.15mg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B3
1.35mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Iron
1.56mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Sodium
114mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 123 calories in 30 gram (small) (30 g):
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Cocoa balls are small, sweet bites with a cocoa flavour, often made from grains and shaped into crisp or compact little pieces. There is no single traditional regional recipe: ingredients and texture vary, and the name can describe both a snack and a sweet breakfast cereal.
They’re commonly eaten by the handful, served with milk, or added to a bowl of yogurt; they also work as a quick snack with tea or coffee. Their nutritional profile is led by carbohydrates, with a more modest amount of fibre. For a less sweet-feeling snack, pair a small portion with plain yogurt or unsweetened milk rather than adding extra sweet toppings.
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 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
0.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.