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Naturally sweet, with fiber and plant protein
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date balls with roasted chickpeas (25 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
91
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 11% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.18 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| 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 | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 146 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 183 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 274 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 511 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Blend pitted dates with roasted chickpeas until the mixture holds together, then roll it into small balls. If it feels too dry to shape, add a little tahini and blend again.
The basic ingredients are dates and roasted chickpeas. Recipes may also include tahini, nuts, cocoa, or spices for extra flavor and a softer texture, but those additions are optional.
They usually crumble when the dates are too dry or the ingredients have not been blended finely enough. Soften the dates, process the mixture again, and add a little tahini if it still will not bind.
Keep date balls with roasted chickpeas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They stay fresh for several days; discard them if they develop an off smell or a damp, unusual surface.
Yes, date balls with roasted chickpeas freeze well. Freeze them separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw the pieces in the refrigerator before serving.
Roasted chickpeas balance the dates’ deep sweetness with a toasted, savory flavor and make the texture heartier. Blend them finely for a smoother ball, or leave small pieces for a crunchier bite.
No, most recipes do not need added sugar because dates provide plenty of sweetness. If you prefer a less-sweet result, use fewer dates and more chickpeas, then adjust the mixture until it holds together.
Serve date balls with roasted chickpeas alongside tea or coffee as a small sweet snack. Their date sweetness and roasted flavor work especially well with an unsweetened drink.
They provide fiber and plant protein, and dates can sweeten them without added sugar. They are still a concentrated sweet snack, so enjoy a piece as a snack rather than treating them as a low-sugar food.
Yes, they can be packed as a sweet snack, but their sticky texture and small pieces may be difficult for very young children. Offer them while the child is seated and supervised, and follow school food rules.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.4mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 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 91 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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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 with roasted chickpeas combine soft, naturally sweet dates with crushed roasted chickpeas, shaped into small, no-bake bites. There is no single fixed regional recipe; it is a simple homemade-style snack that brings together familiar pantry ingredients.
The dates give the balls a sticky, caramel-like sweetness, while the chickpeas add a lightly toasted flavour and a firmer, slightly grainy texture. Enjoy one with tea or coffee, pack it for a snack, or serve it alongside fresh fruit. It offers fibre and plant protein, though it is still a sweet treat. A medium piece is about 25 g; make smaller balls if you prefer a lighter portion.
High
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.18g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.49g
Omega 6:3 ratio 46:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (46:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.