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Naturally sweet, energy-dense nut-filled snack
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date balls with hazelnut butter and pistachio coating (25 g) has 50 calories. That works out to 198 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 1.3 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
50
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
2.3g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 8% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.53 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1 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 | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 79 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 99 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 149 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 238 kcal |
Calculated from 198 calories per 100 g.
Date balls with hazelnut butter and pistachio coating are made by blending pitted dates with hazelnut butter, shaping the mixture, then rolling it in pistachios. If the mixture feels sticky, chill it briefly before shaping.
Yes, they can be a nourishing snack: dates and nuts provide fibre and other nutrients. They are also naturally sweet and energy-dense, so a small portion is usually more satisfying than treating them as an unlimited snack.
Not necessarily; dates can provide all the sweetness in a basic recipe. Packaged versions may include sugar, syrup, or other sweeteners, so check the ingredient list rather than assuming every date ball is unsweetened.
Store date balls with hazelnut butter and pistachio coating in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keeping them chilled helps preserve their texture and freshness; discard them if they develop an unusual smell, appearance, or taste.
Yes, these date balls freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to an airtight container; thaw only the amount you need in the refrigerator to help the coating and texture hold up.
Yes, they are usually a no-bake snack. The dates bind the hazelnut butter into a shapeable mixture, so you can form the balls and coat them with pistachios without using an oven.
They can raise blood sugar because dates contain natural sugars, even when no sugar is added. The effect and suitable portion depend on the person’s glucose targets and treatment, so ask your clinician or dietitian for individual guidance.
Soft, pliable dates and thoroughly mixed hazelnut butter help bind the balls. If the mixture crumbles, mash or blend it more; if it is too soft to shape, chill it briefly before rolling.
Yes, they can work as a convenient source of carbohydrate before exercise. Their nuts add richness, so allow time to digest them if you find that higher-fat snacks feel heavy during a workout.
Serve them with unsweetened coffee or tea, or add one to a snack plate with plain yogurt and fresh fruit. Their rich, sweet flavour pairs well with less-sweet accompaniments, so extra syrup or a sugary dip is rarely needed.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.15mg · 8% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
24mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 50 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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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Date balls with hazelnut butter and pistachio coating are bite-sized sweets made by shaping dates with hazelnut butter, then covering the outside with pistachios. They are a modern, no-bake style treat rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition, and recipes may vary in how finely the dates and nuts are blended.
The dates make the centre soft and chewy, while hazelnut butter brings a rich, rounded flavour and the pistachio coating adds a little crunch. Serve one with coffee or tea, as a small dessert, or pack it for a snack. Naturally sweet and energy-dense, these bites also provide fibre from the dates and nuts. For a lighter snack, keep to a small portion and pair it with unsweetened tea or 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 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.
Contains these 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
0.53g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 61.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (61.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.