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Energy-dense fruit snack coated with cocoa
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cocoa-coated fruit ball (25 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 414 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
104
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 8% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| 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 piece (medium) | 25 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 166 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 207 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 248 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 311 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 414 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 580 kcal |
Calculated from 414 calories per 100 g.
A Cocoa-coated fruit ball is usually made from a fruit-based mixture, often using dried fruit, with cocoa on the outside. Some versions also include nuts, seeds, or other ingredients, so recipes and packaged products can differ considerably.
Most Cocoa-coated fruit balls use dried fruit because it makes a sticky mixture that holds its shape. Fresh fruit can add too much moisture, though homemade recipes vary and may use other binders to form the balls.
To make Cocoa-coated fruit balls, blend dried fruit, with nuts or seeds if desired, until the mixture clumps together. Shape it into small balls and roll them in cocoa powder; chilling the mixture briefly can make it easier to handle.
A Cocoa-coated fruit ball is typically rolled in cocoa powder, which gives it a dry, bitter coating rather than a crisp chocolate shell. Some recipes use melted chocolate instead, so the coating depends on how the product is made.
Store a packaged Cocoa-coated fruit ball according to its package directions. Keep a homemade version in an airtight container in the refrigerator, especially if it contains fresh ingredients; those ingredients can affect how long it keeps.
It may. Dried fruit contributes naturally occurring sugars, and some recipes or products add sugar, syrup, or another sweetener as well. The ingredients list is the best way to tell whether extra sweeteners have been used.
A Cocoa-coated fruit ball can work as a small source of carbohydrates before exercise. If it contains a lot of nuts or other fatty ingredients, it may feel heavy close to a workout, so allow time to digest it.
Not automatically. A Cocoa-coated fruit ball may provide fruit or nuts, while a chocolate truffle is usually made with chocolate and cream, but recipes vary and both can be energy-dense sweets. Compare their ingredients and portions rather than relying on the name.
Yes, a Cocoa-coated fruit ball can fit into a weight-loss plan when its portion is accounted for. Its concentrated fruit mixture and possible nut ingredients make it easy to eat more energy than intended, so keep it to a small snack.
Children can eat Cocoa-coated fruit balls if the texture is safe for their age and chewing ability. Sticky mixtures or hard nut pieces may pose a choking risk for young children, so supervise them and adapt the texture as needed.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B3
0.28mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 104 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 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.
A Cocoa-coated fruit ball is a small, sweet snack made by shaping a fruit-based mixture and coating it with cocoa. Recipes vary; dried fruit is often used, and some versions include nuts or seeds. It is handy as a quick bite, a lunchbox treat or something sweet alongside tea or coffee. The centre is usually soft and chewy, with the cocoa adding a darker, slightly bitter edge.
Although fruit-based, it can be energy-dense, and some versions also provide fibre. One medium piece is about 25 g. Pair it with plain yoghurt or a few nuts for a more filling snack, or enjoy it on its own when you want a small sweet bite.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.