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A small snack commonly made with oats, dates, cocoa, and nuts; nutrition varies by recipe.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Diet snack ball (25 g) has 125 calories. That works out to 500 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.8 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
125
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 10% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6.25 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.3 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 | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 200 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 50 g | 250 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 375 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 500 kcal |
Calculated from 500 calories per 100 g.
Diet snack balls are commonly made with oats, dates, cocoa, and nuts. Recipes may also use nut butter, coconut, or other dried fruit, so their texture and sweetness vary depending on the ingredients and proportions.
Diet snack balls are made by blending the ingredients, shaping the mixture, and chilling it. Process oats, pitted dates, cocoa, and nuts until they hold together, roll into balls, then refrigerate. They are usually a no-bake snack.
Yes, you can replace dates in Diet snack balls with soft dried figs or apricots. They help bind and sweeten the mixture, though the flavor changes. If the fruit is firm, soak it briefly in warm water and drain it well first.
Diet snack balls usually crumble when the mixture is too dry. Blend in a little more date or nut butter, then chill the mixture before rolling. If it still will not hold, add a small amount of water gradually.
Store Diet snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and aim to eat homemade ones within about a week. Keeping them covered helps prevent them from drying out or picking up odors from other foods.
Yes, Diet snack 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.
Diet snack balls can be a convenient snack, but the name does not automatically make them healthier than other sweets. Dates and nuts provide useful nutrients, while recipes can still be energy-dense; check the ingredients and keep the serving modest.
Diet snack balls can work as a pre-workout snack because dates provide carbohydrates. Their oats and nuts may take longer to digest, so leave time before exercising and avoid eating one immediately before a hard workout if it feels uncomfortable.
Yes, quick oats work in Diet snack balls. They make a finer, softer mixture than rolled oats, which give the balls more texture. If the mixture seems too loose, let it chill before shaping so the oats can absorb some moisture.
Yes, you can make Diet snack balls without nuts by replacing them with seeds or additional oats. Sunflower-seed butter can help bind the mixture. For someone with a nut allergy, use ingredients and equipment that have not been exposed to nuts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.5mg · 3% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B3
0.35mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
21mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Sodium
6.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 125 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 diet snack ball is a small, no-bake bite commonly made by blending oats, dates, cocoa and nuts, then shaping the mixture into rounds. Home recipes vary: some rely on the dates for sweetness, while others add extra ingredients, so the nutrition can differ from one version to another.
Expect a cocoa-rich sweetness and a dense, slightly chewy texture. It works as a quick snack between meals, packed for work or a walk, or served alongside coffee or tea. These bites provide fibre, but can be energy-dense for their size. For a lighter option, keep the portion modest and let dates provide the sweetness rather than adding more.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.