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Natural sweet, source of fiber and energy, vegan snack
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Coconut date ball (25 g) has 85 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
85
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 4% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.25 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.8 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 | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 255 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 125 g | 425 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Coconut date balls are made by blending pitted dates until sticky, mixing in any chosen add-ins, then rolling the mixture into small balls. Coat them in shredded coconut and chill until firm; they do not need baking.
Coconut date balls can be a convenient sweet snack, with dates providing fiber as well as natural sugars. They are still concentrated and easy to overeat, so have them as a snack rather than assuming that “natural” means unlimited.
The basic ingredients in coconut date balls are pitted dates and shredded coconut. Many recipes also use nuts, nut butter, cocoa, or seeds, which change the flavor and texture; check a specific recipe if you need to avoid an ingredient.
Yes, refrigerating coconut date balls is the best way to keep them firm and fresh. Store them in an airtight container so the dates do not dry out and the coconut does not absorb odors from other foods.
Yes, coconut date balls freeze well. Arrange them apart until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw the amount you want in the refrigerator before serving to avoid a sticky, warm exterior.
Coconut date balls are hard to roll when the dates are too dry or the mixture has not been blended enough to release their sticky texture. Soften the dates briefly in warm water, drain them thoroughly, and blend again.
Yes, Medjool dates work especially well in coconut date balls because they are soft and blend into a sticky mixture. Remove the pits before blending; if your dates are very large, add them gradually so the mixture does not become overly wet.
Yes, coconut date balls can work as a quick pre-workout snack because their dates provide readily available carbohydrate. Their sweetness and fiber may not suit everyone immediately before exercise, so try one well ahead of a demanding session.
Yes, you can make coconut date balls without a food processor if the dates are soft. Mash them thoroughly with a fork, finely chop any nuts, and knead everything together by hand until the mixture holds its shape.
Coconut date balls often have no added sugar when made from dates and coconut alone, but recipes vary. Dates themselves contain naturally occurring sugars, and some versions add sweeteners such as honey or syrup.
Vitamins
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Sodium
3.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A coconut date ball is a no-bake sweet made by shaping softened or blended dates into small bites and coating them with shredded coconut. Date-based sweets are familiar in parts of the Middle East and North Africa, while this simple ball is also popular as a modern homemade snack; it has no single, clearly defined place of origin.
The centre is soft, dense and deeply sweet, with a lightly chewy coconut coating. Enjoy one with coffee or tea, pack it for a snack, or serve it alongside other small sweets. Dates provide most of its sweetness, as well as fibre and energy. For a more filling variation, add a little ground nuts, or keep the pieces small for an easy treat.
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.