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No added sugar, date-based peanut butter energy ball
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of No-sugar date ball with peanut butter (25 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.2 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% 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
103
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
14.2g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 10% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.6 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) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 308 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Blend pitted, soft dates with peanut butter until the mixture holds together, then roll it into small balls. If it is crumbly, add a little more peanut butter; if it is sticky, chill it briefly before shaping. No extra sugar is needed.
No. It has no added sugar, but dates naturally contain sugar. “No-sugar” in the name means no sugar is added as a separate ingredient; it does not mean the dates contribute no sugar.
Keep homemade no-sugar date balls with peanut butter in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days. Avoid leaving them at room temperature for long, especially in warm weather; follow the package directions for a store-bought version.
Yes, these date balls freeze well. Freeze them spaced apart on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw the portion you want in the refrigerator so the balls keep their shape.
No, soft, pliable dates can go straight into the food processor. If your dates are dry, briefly soak them in warm water and drain them well; excess water can make the peanut-butter mixture too wet to roll.
Use soft dates and blend until they form a sticky paste that binds the mixture. If the balls still crumble, mix in a little more peanut butter; if they are too soft to shape, chill the mixture before rolling.
It can be a convenient snack, with dates providing sweetness and peanut butter adding protein and fat. It is also easy to eat several at once, so having one piece as a portion can help keep it snack-sized.
Yes, it can work as a pre-workout snack because dates supply carbohydrates and peanut butter adds fat and protein. Eat it early enough to feel comfortable during exercise, since the combination may feel heavy right before a workout.
Not by itself. It may be filling as a small snack, but dates and peanut butter are concentrated ingredients, so multiple balls can add up quickly. Try one piece rather than treating the no-added-sugar label as a reason to eat more.
Yes, if the dates are very soft. Mash them thoroughly with a fork, stir in the peanut butter, and knead the mixture until it holds together; firm dates are much harder to break down by hand and may need soaking first.
Vitamins
B3
0.7mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.53mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
130mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 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 no-sugar date ball with peanut butter is a small, truffle-like snack made by blending dates with peanut butter and shaping the mixture into balls. It has no added sugar; the dates provide its sweetness, and recipes may include other ingredients too.
The texture is soft and slightly sticky, with a roasted, savoury note from the peanut butter. It works as a quick snack or a small sweet alongside coffee or tea, whether made at home or bought ready-made. It is energy-dense, while also providing some fibre and protein. For a lighter snack, have one medium piece rather than several, or pair it with 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 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
✓ 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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 123:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (123:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.