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Naturally sweet, provides fiber and healthy fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date ball with chia seeds (25 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 382 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
96
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 6% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
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 | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 153 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 191 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 229 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 382 kcal |
Calculated from 382 calories per 100 g.
A date ball with chia seeds is made by blending soft, pitted dates with chia seeds and optional nuts, oats, or cocoa. Roll the mixture into balls; if it crumbles, add a little more date paste until it holds together.
A date ball with chia seeds keeps for about a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Chilling helps the balls hold their shape, and it is best not to leave homemade ones at room temperature for extended periods.
Yes, you can freeze a date ball with chia seeds. Freeze the balls in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw them in the refrigerator before eating.
A date ball with chia seeds is usually crumbly because the dates are too dry or the mixture lacks enough sticky date paste. Soften the dates before blending, then add a little more paste and mix again until the mixture holds when pressed.
Ground flaxseed, finely chopped nuts, or shredded coconut can replace chia seeds in a date ball with chia seeds. The texture and binding will change, so add the substitute gradually and press a small amount together to check that it holds.
A date ball with chia seeds can be a nourishing snack: dates provide natural sweetness, while chia contributes fiber and fats. It is also minimally processed when made from whole ingredients, though recipes with syrup or coatings are different.
Not necessarily: a date ball with chia seeds made only with dates and other whole ingredients has no added sugar, though dates themselves are naturally sweet. Store-bought versions or recipes using syrup, honey, or sweetened nut butter may contain added sugar.
A date ball with chia seeds can work as a pre-workout snack because its dates provide carbohydrates. Eat it early enough to feel comfortable during exercise, since the fiber and fat may feel heavy for some people right before training.
No, chia seeds do not need to be soaked for a date ball with chia seeds. They can be mixed in dry; if the mixture feels too dry to roll, add a little date paste or water instead.
A date ball with chia seeds pairs well with plain yogurt, coffee, or tea. For a more substantial snack, serve it with yogurt or a handful of nuts; the mild, unsweetened accompaniments balance the dates' sweetness.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
B3
0.4mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
130mg · 4% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 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 date ball with chia seeds is a small, usually no-bake sweet made by mashing pitted dates with chia seeds and shaping the mixture into bites. It is a simple modern snack rather than a dish tied to one particular place, drawing on the long-standing use of dates in sweets across the Middle East and beyond.
The dates make it soft, sticky and naturally sweet, while chia adds a subtle crunch. It works as a quick snack or a small sweet with coffee or tea; in date-growing regions it also fits naturally among other date-based treats. It offers fibre alongside the dates’ carbohydrates, with chia contributing healthy fats. If you want a less rich snack, have one with plain yogurt or fresh fruit.
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
0.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.23g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.