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Natural energy snack made with dates, nuts, and cocoa
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fropie Date Ball (25 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 15 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% 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
98
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 6% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.75 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9 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 piece (large) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 293 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
A Fropie Date Ball is a small sweet snack made with dates, nuts and cocoa. The exact nut varieties, proportions and any additional ingredients depend on the product recipe, so use the package ingredient list for the complete formulation.
Dates naturally contain sugar, but that alone does not tell you whether a Fropie Date Ball has added sweeteners. Check the ingredient list for sugar, syrup or another sweetening ingredient; the product’s full recipe is not specified here.
Eat a Fropie Date Ball straight from its package; it does not need cooking or preparation. It works as a small sweet alongside coffee or tea, or as a portable snack when you want something ready to eat.
Yes, you can make a homemade ball inspired by a Fropie Date Ball by blending dates, nuts and cocoa, then shaping the mixture. Add the ingredients gradually until the dates bind the mixture; a homemade version may not match the branded recipe.
Keep an opened Fropie Date Ball in a sealed package in a cool, dry place, unless its label gives different instructions. Follow the package for the best-before date and any guidance on how soon to eat it after opening.
A Fropie Date Ball can be a convenient pre-workout snack because dates provide carbohydrates. Try it well before exercise rather than immediately beforehand if dense or sticky foods upset your stomach, and choose an amount that feels comfortable.
A Fropie Date Ball can raise blood sugar because dates contain naturally occurring sugars. Individual responses vary, and the nuts do not cancel out the carbohydrates; if you have diabetes, discuss portions with your healthcare professional.
Yes, you can eat a Fropie Date Ball before bed if it suits you. Its sweetness and dense texture may feel heavy close to bedtime for some people, so have a smaller amount or eat it earlier if that happens.
A Fropie Date Ball may be offered to children who can safely manage its texture, but it contains nuts and is unsuitable for anyone with a nut allergy. For young children, break it into small pieces and supervise while they eat.
No, a Fropie Date Ball is a snack, not a complete meal. It does not provide the range and balance of foods expected from a meal, so pair it with other foods if you are using it to tide you over.
Vitamins
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.33mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
Sodium
1.75mg · 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.
Fropie Date Ball is a ready-to-eat sweet snack made with dates, nuts and cocoa. Dates bring most of its sweetness, while cocoa adds a deeper flavour and the nuts give the soft, dense centre a little texture. It offers a compact alternative to a conventional confection when you want something sweet with a more substantial bite.
Enjoy it between meals, alongside coffee or tea, or tuck one into a bag for a snack on the go. Its rich date-and-cocoa flavour pairs well with plain yoghurt or fresh fruit. It is energy-dense, with carbohydrates as well as some fibre, protein and fat, so it can suit a quick snack; for a lighter-feeling pairing, serve it with fruit rather than another sweet.
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.
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
0.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.