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Sweet homemade coconut confection, typically high in sugar and saturated fat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade coconut cocostar ball (25 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 465 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.1 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
116
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 4% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.53 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| 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 | 116 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 12 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 163 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 233 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 60 g | 279 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 349 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 465 calories per 100 g.
Homemade coconut cocostar balls are made by mixing shredded coconut with a sweet binder, shaping the mixture, chilling it, and dipping the pieces in melted chocolate. Add milk or cream gradually so the filling holds together without becoming wet.
No, homemade coconut cocostar balls are not the same product as Bounty bars. They share the coconut-and-chocolate combination, but the homemade version is usually shaped as small balls and its texture and ingredients depend on the recipe.
Homemade coconut cocostar balls usually fall apart when the mixture is too dry or has not been chilled enough. Add the liquid binder a little at a time, shape firmly, and refrigerate the balls before coating them.
Yes, homemade coconut cocostar balls can be made without condensed milk. Use powdered sugar and add milk or cream gradually to bind the shredded coconut; stop once the mixture can be pressed into a ball.
No, homemade coconut cocostar balls are usually a no-bake sweet. Shape the coconut mixture and chill it before dipping in chocolate; baking can dry out the filling and change its characteristic soft, chewy texture.
Chill homemade coconut cocostar balls until firm before dipping them in chocolate. Use a fork to lower each ball into the melted chocolate, lift it out carefully, and let the excess drip off before setting it on parchment.
Desiccated or finely shredded coconut works best for homemade coconut cocostar balls because it mixes evenly and is easy to shape. Fresh coconut contains more moisture, so it can make the filling too soft unless the recipe is adjusted.
Store homemade coconut cocostar balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator, especially when the recipe contains milk or cream. Keep them chilled between servings and enjoy them within a few days for the best texture.
Yes, homemade coconut cocostar balls can be frozen in an airtight container. Freeze them in a single layer first so they do not stick together, then thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
The chocolate coating on homemade coconut cocostar balls can crack when the filling is much colder than the chocolate or when the coating sets too quickly. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly and avoid moving the coated balls until it has set.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
B12
0.03µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.48mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
61mg · 2% DV
Sodium
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 116 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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A homemade coconut Cocostar ball is a small sweet inspired by the familiar coconut-and-chocolate bar. It is generally made by mixing shredded coconut with a sweet binder, shaping the mixture into balls and coating or dipping them in chocolate. The exact binder and coating vary from one home recipe to another, so the texture can range from soft and chewy to firmer.
The coconut gives the centre a moist, slightly fibrous bite, balanced by a sweeter chocolate shell. Serve one with coffee or tea, offer it as a small after-dinner treat, or include it on a homemade sweets platter. It is energy-dense and typically high in sugar and saturated fat; a medium piece is about 25 g. For a lighter portion, make smaller balls and use a thinner chocolate coating.
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
✓ 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
5.53g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
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.