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Naturally sweet fruit-and-nut snack
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (small) of Fruit Balls with Pistachio (30 g) has 118 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 19 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 3.9 g of fat and 2.7 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: 3 piece (small) · 30 g
118
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
19g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.9g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 8% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (small) | 30 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 39 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (chopped) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 157 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 50 g | 196 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 70 g | 274 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 80 g | 314 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal |
| 10 piece (extra large) | 100 g | 392 kcal |
Calculated from 392 calories per 100 g.
Fruit Balls with Pistachio are typically made by combining dried fruit with chopped or ground pistachios and shaping the mixture into small bites. Recipes may use dates, apricots, raisins, or other fruit, so the exact ingredients vary.
Fruit Balls with Pistachio are a type of bite-sized snack similar to energy balls, but the name highlights fruit and pistachios. Energy-ball recipes may also include oats, cocoa, seeds, or other nuts, so their ingredients are not necessarily the same.
To make Fruit Balls with Pistachio, blend or finely chop soft dried fruit, mix it with chopped pistachios, and roll the mixture into small balls. If it crumbles, soften it with a little water; chill the finished bites so they hold their shape.
Dried fruit works better than fresh fruit in Fruit Balls with Pistachio because it binds the mixture without adding much moisture. Fresh fruit can make the mixture wet and shorten its storage life, so use a recipe designed for fresh fruit if you want that variation.
Store Fruit Balls with Pistachio in a sealed container in the refrigerator, especially if they are homemade. Their shelf life depends on the moisture and ingredients in the recipe; discard them if you notice mold, an off smell, or an unusual texture.
Yes, you can freeze Fruit Balls with Pistachio in an airtight container. Freeze them spaced apart first if they are sticky, then pack them together; thaw the portion you need in the refrigerator and avoid refreezing it.
Fruit Balls with Pistachio can be a convenient snack, with fruit and nuts providing useful nutrients and fiber. They are still concentrated bites, and some versions contain added sweeteners, so check the ingredients and enjoy them as a small snack rather than assuming they are unlimited.
Fruit Balls with Pistachio can raise blood sugar because dried fruit contains concentrated carbohydrates, even when the recipe has no added sugar. Pistachios provide fat and protein, but they do not cancel the fruit’s effect; people with diabetes should consider their portion and meal plan.
Fruit Balls with Pistachio can work as a portable pre-workout snack because dried fruit supplies carbohydrates and pistachios add some fat and protein. Since the fat may slow digestion, eat them early enough to feel comfortable during exercise.
Serve Fruit Balls with Pistachio with unsweetened tea or coffee, or add one to a snack plate with plain yogurt and fresh fruit. Their sweet, nutty flavor pairs well with unsweetened foods, which keeps the overall snack from becoming overly sweet.
Vitamins
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
40mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
154mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
17mg · 4% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 118 calories in 3 piece (small) (30 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.
Fruit balls with pistachio are bite-sized sweets made by shaping a fruit-based mixture into balls and adding pistachios. The fruit and the way the nuts are incorporated can vary from recipe to recipe, so the name does not point to one fixed regional preparation.
They tend to pair the fruit’s sweetness and chewy texture with pistachio’s fragrant, crunchy bite. Serve them with tea or coffee, pack a few for a snack, or offer them as a small sweet after a meal. Fruit and nuts give these bites fibre as well as energy, but they are still a concentrated sweet; the listed serving of three small pieces (about 30 g) makes a practical portion. For a less sweet snack, pair a smaller amount with plain yogurt.
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
✓ 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
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 51:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (51:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.