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Naturally sweet energy bite with hazelnut butter
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date ball with hazelnut butter (25 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 393 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.6 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% 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
14.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 6% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.35 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.6 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 serving (small) | 30 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 138 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 197 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 236 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 354 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 393 kcal |
Calculated from 393 calories per 100 g.
A date ball with hazelnut butter is made by blending soft, pitted dates with hazelnut butter until the mixture holds together. Roll it into small balls and chill until firm. Depending on the recipe, cocoa, oats, or shredded coconut can be added.
A date ball with hazelnut butter usually crumbles when the dates are too dry or the mixture lacks moisture. Soften dry dates briefly in warm water and drain them well, then blend again. If it is too sticky, mix in a little oats.
Yes, a date ball with hazelnut butter freezes well. Freeze the balls separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container so they do not stick together. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
A date ball with hazelnut butter generally keeps for about a week in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Use a clean, dry container and return the balls to the fridge after serving; discard them if their smell or appearance changes.
Soft, moist dates work best in a date ball with hazelnut butter because they blend smoothly and help bind the mixture. If your dates are firm or dry, soak them briefly in warm water and drain thoroughly before blending.
Yes, you can make a date ball with hazelnut butter without a food processor if the dates are very soft. Mash them thoroughly with a fork, stir in the hazelnut butter, and knead by hand; firmer dates are much harder to break down.
A date ball with hazelnut butter can be rolled in cocoa powder, finely chopped hazelnuts, or shredded coconut. Add the coating after shaping, pressing it on lightly so it sticks without making the outside overly thick.
A date ball with hazelnut butter can be a satisfying sweet snack, with dates and nut butter providing a compact, filling bite. It is still energy-dense, so having one as a portion rather than grazing from a whole batch is practical.
Yes, a date ball with hazelnut butter can work as a convenient pre-workout snack because dates provide carbohydrates. Try it well before exercise the first time; the fiber and nut butter may feel heavy if you eat it immediately beforehand.
Yes, crunchy hazelnut butter works in a date ball with hazelnut butter and adds small nut pieces for texture. The mixture may be less smooth, so blend or knead it thoroughly and chill the shaped balls to help them hold together.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.08mg · 7% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B3
0.41mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
35mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
137mg · 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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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.
A date ball with hazelnut butter is a small, usually no-bake bite made by blending dates with hazelnut butter and shaping the mixture into balls. It is a contemporary snack rather than a dish tied to one particular cuisine, and recipes may include other ingredients. The dates bring a deep, caramel-like sweetness, while hazelnut butter adds a roasted, nutty flavour and a soft, slightly chewy texture.
It works as a quick snack, a lunchbox addition or a small sweet alongside coffee or tea; in places where date-based sweets are familiar, it also fits naturally on a snack platter. Dates provide most of its carbohydrate, with hazelnuts contributing fat and some fibre, so it is energy-dense despite its small size. For a lighter snack, keep to one medium piece and pair it with fresh fruit or unsweetened tea.
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
0.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 48:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (48:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.