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Naturally sweet, energy-dense snack with fiber; contains cocoa and hazelnut butter
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date balls, cocoa-coated, hazelnut butter-filled (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 418 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.6 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 17% 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
105
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
14.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 6% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.7 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 | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 167 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 209 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 314 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 418 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 502 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 585 kcal |
Calculated from 418 calories per 100 g.
Cocoa-coated, hazelnut butter-filled date balls are made with dates, cocoa and hazelnut butter. In a homemade version, soft pitted dates are blended into a moldable base, filled with hazelnut butter, then rolled in cocoa or cocoa pieces.
Blend soft, pitted dates until they form a sticky mixture, then flatten a small portion and place hazelnut butter in the center. Seal the filling inside, roll into a ball and coat with cocoa pieces; chill to help them hold their shape.
They usually fall apart because the dates are too dry or the mixture has not been blended enough to become sticky. Soften dry dates briefly in warm water, drain them well, and press the mixture firmly around the filling.
Soft, moist dates work best because they blend into a cohesive base and are easier to shape around the hazelnut butter. If yours are firm or dry, soak them briefly in warm water and drain thoroughly before blending.
Use a small amount of hazelnut butter and seal the date mixture completely around it. If the butter is runny, chill it briefly before filling, then refrigerate the shaped balls so the filling firms up.
Store date balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Homemade ones are best eaten within about a week; discard them if they develop an off smell, visible mold or an unusual texture.
Yes, date balls freeze well. Freeze them separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container so they do not stick together. Thaw them in the refrigerator before eating for a better texture.
Yes, cocoa powder works as a coating, but it gives date balls a finer, drier finish than cocoa pieces. Roll the balls in the powder just before chilling, then shake off any excess.
Yes, they can be a convenient pre-workout snack because dates provide readily available carbohydrates and the balls are easy to carry. Their hazelnut butter filling makes them richer, so leave enough time to digest them before exercising.
They can fit into a balanced eating pattern as a sweet snack, with fiber from dates and fat from hazelnut butter. They are also energy-dense, so enjoy a modest portion rather than treating them as an unlimited snack.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.05mg · 7% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B3
0.43mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
153mg · 5% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 105 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 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.
Date balls, cocoa-coated, hazelnut butter-filled are bite-sized sweets made by shaping dates into balls, adding a hazelnut butter centre and coating them with cocoa. They are an easy homemade snack as well as a packaged treat, rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition. The dates provide the sweet base, while the filling adds richness.
Expect a chewy texture, mellow caramel-like sweetness and a slightly bitter cocoa finish, with a soft, nutty centre. They work well with coffee or tea, as a small dessert, or as a portable snack. They contain fibre, but are energy-dense, so a modest serving may be satisfying. For a lighter-feeling snack, pair one with fresh fruit or plain yogurt rather than serving several alongside other sweets.
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
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 60:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (60:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.