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Fruit-based sweet snack
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Fruit dessert balls (45 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.8 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 45 g
144
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
30.8g
· 11% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 4% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.41 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 75 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 8 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 448 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Fruit dessert balls are usually made by blending dried fruit with ingredients such as nuts or oats, then rolling the mixture into balls. If it crumbles, add a little more soft fruit or another recipe binder and chill the mixture before shaping.
Ingredients vary by recipe, but fruit dessert balls often contain dried fruit such as dates, raisins, or apricots, plus nuts, oats, or coconut. Some versions also use cocoa or a sweetener, so packaged varieties can differ considerably.
Add a little more soft dried fruit or another binder from the recipe, then blend again. If the mixture is sticky rather than crumbly, chill it before rolling; adding dry ingredients gradually helps avoid making the balls too firm.
Keep fruit dessert balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Their keeping time depends on the ingredients: versions made with fresh fruit or dairy spoil sooner than ones made only with dried ingredients, so use them promptly.
Yes, fruit dessert balls freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed freezer container. Thaw the portion you want in the refrigerator.
Yes, but fresh fruit adds moisture and can make the mixture too soft to roll. Use a small amount, then add oats, ground nuts, or coconut gradually until the mixture holds its shape.
Fruit dessert balls can provide fiber when they contain fruit, nuts, or oats, but they are still a sweet snack. Recipes with added sugar or syrup can be sweeter, so consider the ingredients and serving size.
They can be very similar, but the names do not guarantee the same recipe. Fruit dessert balls usually emphasize a sweet, fruit-based flavor, while energy balls may include ingredients such as seeds, nut butter, or protein-rich additions.
Yes, if their texture and size suit the child’s age and chewing ability. Avoid hard nut pieces for young children, serve small soft portions to reduce choking risk, and account for any food allergies.
Fruit dessert balls can be rolled in shredded coconut, cocoa, finely chopped nuts, or ground seeds. Add the coating while the surface is slightly tacky; if the balls have chilled and dried, lightly dampen them first.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4.28mg · 5% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
140mg · 4% DV
Sodium
19mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 144 calories in 3 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Fruit dessert balls are bite-sized sweets usually made by shaping a blended or mashed fruit mixture into small rounds. There is no single traditional origin or fixed recipe: dried fruit is common, and recipes may add nuts or other ingredients to help bind the mixture. The exact taste and texture depend on what goes in.
They’re typically served as a snack, with coffee or tea, or as a small sweet after a meal. Their fruit-forward flavour is concentrated and often pleasantly chewy. They’re mostly a source of carbohydrates, with 6.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Enjoying one or two alongside plain yoghurt, or choosing a smaller portion, can make for a lighter snack.
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.
No known major 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
0.41g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.