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No added sugar, energy-dense, fiber-containing date-based snack
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date ball (no added sugar) (25 g) has 80 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.5 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
80
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
18.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 4% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| 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 | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
A no-added-sugar date ball is usually made with dates, often blended with nuts, oats, cocoa, or coconut. Recipes vary, so check the ingredient list on a packaged version, especially if you want to avoid a particular ingredient.
Yes, you can make no-added-sugar date balls without a food processor. Finely chop or mash soft dates, then knead them with ground nuts or oats until the mixture holds together; soak firm dates briefly to soften them first.
No. “No added sugar” means no sugar was added to the recipe, but dates naturally contain sugars and make the balls sweet. They are not a sugar-free choice for someone who needs to avoid sugars altogether.
No-added-sugar date balls usually fall apart when the dates are too dry or the mixture lacks a binder. Soften the dates and mix in a little tahini or water at a time until the mixture holds its shape.
Yes, dates and finely chopped or ground nuts can be enough to make no-added-sugar date balls. Use soft dates and knead the mixture well; if it will not hold together, add a few more dates rather than extra sweetener.
Yes, refrigerate homemade no-added-sugar date balls in an airtight container, particularly if the recipe includes moist ingredients. Chilling also firms their texture and helps prevent them from becoming sticky in a warm kitchen.
There is no single shelf life for no-added-sugar date balls because moisture and added ingredients vary between recipes. Keep homemade ones refrigerated in a sealed container, and discard them if you see mold or notice an off smell.
Yes, no-added-sugar date balls freeze well. Arrange them separately until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer container so they do not stick together; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
No-added-sugar date balls can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but their natural sweetness and concentrated ingredients make portion size important. Having one as a planned snack may be more satisfying than grazing on several.
Some people with diabetes can include a small portion, but dates contain natural sugars and can raise blood glucose. The suitable amount depends on individual glucose responses and treatment, so ask your doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Vitamins
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B3
0.4mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
163mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Sodium
1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 80 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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A date ball (no added sugar) is made by mashing pitted dates and shaping the mixture into a small bite. Homemade and packaged versions vary; some recipes include nuts, cocoa or coconut, while others rely mainly on dates. “No added sugar” means no extra sugar is added, not that the dates themselves are sugar-free.
It is usually soft and slightly sticky, with a caramel-like sweetness. Date balls make a convenient snack or small dessert with tea or coffee, and are also served on sweet platters in date-growing regions. They contain fibre but are energy-dense: 100 g provides 320 calories. For a lighter snack, have one piece with unsweetened tea or pair it with plain yoghurt.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.