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Contains fiber and plant protein
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dark chocolate chickpea ball (30 g) has 93 calories. That works out to 311 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.2 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
93
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
14.2g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 10% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.83 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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) | 30 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 22 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 187 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 233 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 311 kcal |
Calculated from 311 calories per 100 g.
A dark chocolate chickpea ball is usually made from mashed or blended cooked chickpeas combined with dark chocolate and a sweetener. Recipes may add cocoa, nut butter, or dried fruit to adjust the flavor and texture; it is commonly shaped without baking.
Blend cooked chickpeas until smooth, mix them with melted dark chocolate and a sweetener, then roll the mixture into balls. Chill them until firm. If the mixture crumbles, add a little nut butter or liquid; if it is sticky, chill it before shaping.
Usually, the dark chocolate and cocoa mask most of the chickpea flavor. Chickpeas mainly provide a soft, dense texture, although a faint earthy note can remain. Blending them thoroughly and using well-drained, rinsed chickpeas helps make the flavor milder.
They can be a more filling sweet snack than candy because chickpeas provide fiber and plant protein. They are still a dessert, and chocolate, sweeteners, and added nut butter affect the overall balance, so treat them as a snack rather than a health food.
They can have a brownie-like chocolate flavor, but their texture is usually denser and more truffle-like than a baked brownie. Cocoa and dark chocolate deepen the flavor, while blended chickpeas keep the center soft and slightly creamy.
Yes, canned chickpeas work well for dark chocolate chickpea balls. Drain and rinse them thoroughly, then pat them dry before blending; excess liquid can make the mixture too soft to roll. Cooked dried chickpeas work too, as long as they are tender.
Store dark chocolate chickpea balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they keep for several days. Their chickpea-based mixture is perishable, so do not leave them out for extended periods, especially in a warm room.
Yes, freeze dark chocolate chickpea balls in a sealed container, separating layers with baking paper so they do not stick together. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving. The texture may soften slightly after thawing, but they remain suitable as a chilled treat.
Most dark chocolate chickpea balls are designed to be chilled, not baked. Baking can dry them out or change their shape because the mixture is not necessarily formulated like cookie dough. For a firmer bite, chill the shaped balls rather than putting them in the oven.
Vanilla, a pinch of salt, orange zest, or chopped toasted nuts can add flavor to dark chocolate chickpea balls. Nut butter makes the center richer, while dried fruit adds sweetness and chew; add these gradually so the mixture still holds its shape.
Vitamins
Folate
23.4µg · 6% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B5
0.09mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
24mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
99mg · 3% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A dark chocolate chickpea ball is a small, modern sweet made by combining chickpeas with dark chocolate. It is not tied to one established regional tradition; recipes vary, but the chickpeas give the centre a soft, substantial texture while the chocolate brings a rich, bittersweet flavour.
Serve one as a snack or a small dessert, perhaps with coffee or tea. It offers fibre and plant protein alongside its sweetness, with 8.1 g of fibre per 100 g. For a less-heavy treat, keep the portion modest and pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea; the chickpea base also makes it a handy option when you want something more filling than plain chocolate.
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
1.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.98g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.