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Low-sugar cocoa-based snack bite
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Diet cocoa ball (20 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
78
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 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 35% · Protein 10% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.62 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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) | 20 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
A diet cocoa ball has no fixed recipe; cocoa is the defining ingredient, while nuts or nut butter are common additions. Sweeteners and binders vary between products and homemade versions, so the name alone cannot tell you the complete ingredient list.
No, the word “diet” does not guarantee that a diet cocoa ball is sugar-free. Some recipes use dates, honey, or other sweeteners. A low-sugar version may still contain some sugar, so check the ingredients if you need to avoid it.
A diet cocoa ball does not cause weight loss by itself. It can fit as a small sweet snack, but nuts and other rich ingredients can make portions substantial; having more than intended may work against your overall eating plan.
Mix cocoa with a ground-nut ingredient or nut butter and a binder or sweetener, then shape the mixture into small balls and chill. Recipes differ, so add the binder gradually until the mixture holds together without becoming sticky.
Yes, diet cocoa balls can be made without dates. Use another binder or sweetener suited to the recipe, such as nut butter, and adjust the amount until the mixture holds its shape; the result may taste less sweet or have a different texture.
Diet cocoa balls usually crumble when the mixture is too dry or lacks enough binder. Mix in a little more of the recipe’s binding ingredient, then chill the mixture before shaping; adding too much liquid can make it sticky instead.
Yes, a diet cocoa ball made with cocoa contains some naturally occurring caffeine, along with theobromine. The amount varies with the cocoa used and the recipe, so a cocoa-based ball may be worth avoiding close to bedtime if you are sensitive.
Yes, diet cocoa balls can be frozen. Freeze them spaced apart on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw in the refrigerator before eating to help preserve their texture.
Homemade diet cocoa balls keep best in a sealed container in the refrigerator, but there is no single shelf life for every recipe. Versions with fresh fruit or dairy spoil sooner, so make a small batch and discard any that smell or look changed.
Some people with diabetes can include a diet cocoa ball, but the word “diet” does not mean it is sugar-free or suitable for every glucose-management plan. Check its ingredients and portion, and ask your diabetes care team if you need individualized guidance.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.28mg · 2% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
33mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
104mg · 3% DV
Sodium
9mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 78 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
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A Diet cocoa ball is a small, round cocoa-based sweet, made by combining cocoa with ingredients that hold the mixture together. There is no single standard recipe: these bites are often prepared at home, and their ingredients and texture vary. The cocoa gives them a deep, slightly bitter flavour; depending on the recipe, they may be soft and chewy or more compact.
They work as a small snack with tea or coffee, or as a sweet bite after a meal. They are low in sugar and provide fibre, but are still energy-dense, so a modest portion makes sense. One medium piece is about 20 g. For a lighter snack, have one with fresh fruit or plain yoghurt rather than serving several at once.
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
— Not 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
1.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.