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Contains natural sugars, source of fiber and healthy fats
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date paste ball with hazelnut (25 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.9 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 2.2 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
98
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
16.9g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% 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 66% · Protein 6% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| 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 | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 157 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 196 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 294 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 470 kcal |
Calculated from 392 calories per 100 g.
A basic date paste ball with hazelnut contains dates and hazelnuts, usually blended into a sticky mixture and rolled. Recipes may add cocoa, spices, or a coating, but those additions are optional.
Blend soft dates with hazelnuts until the mixture holds together, then roll it into balls. It usually needs no baking; a simple homemade date paste ball with hazelnut is minimally processed.
A date paste ball with hazelnut can crumble if the dates are too dry or the mixture has not been blended enough to bind. Soften dry dates briefly, drain them well, and chill the shaped balls.
Keep a date paste ball with hazelnut in an airtight container in the refrigerator; homemade ones stay fresh for several days. Discard them if you notice mold, an off smell, or a marked change in texture.
Yes, a date paste ball with hazelnut freezes well. Freeze the balls separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
Either raw or roasted hazelnuts work in a date paste ball with hazelnut. Roasted hazelnuts give a deeper, toastier flavor, while raw ones taste milder; let roasted nuts cool before blending.
Yes, you can make a date paste ball with hazelnut without adding sugar because the dates provide sweetness. Avoid sweetened coatings or syrups if you want the finished snack to have no added sugar.
A date paste ball with hazelnut can be a filling snack, with fiber from dates and fats from hazelnuts, but it is also concentrated in natural sugars. Enjoy it as a small snack rather than treating it as unlimited.
Yes, a date paste ball with hazelnut can raise blood sugar because dates contain concentrated natural sugars, even though the snack also has fiber and fat. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician how it fits your meal plan.
A date paste ball with hazelnut can work as a pre-workout snack when you want a compact source of energy. Its sticky, rich texture may feel heavy just before exercise, so allow time to digest it.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.53mg · 4% DV
B3
0.45mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
136mg · 4% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 98 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 paste ball with hazelnut is a small, usually no-bake sweet made by mashing pitted dates and shaping them with hazelnuts. It is a practical date-and-nut treat rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition.
Its texture is soft, dense and chewy, with the dates’ caramel-like sweetness balanced by the toasted, gently buttery flavour of hazelnuts. It works as a small snack or an after-meal sweet, and can be served with coffee or tea; in Turkey, it also fits naturally beside a glass of tea. Dates contribute natural sugars, while the hazelnuts add fats and the mixture provides fibre. For a less sweet-feeling snack, pair one with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than another sweet.
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
0.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.