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Gluten-free snack, small round shape, often made with almond flour, coconut, cocoa or dates
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Gluten-free mini ball (18 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 18 g
74
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 7% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.89 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6.84 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.3 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 (small) | 18 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 12 g | 49 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 36 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 54 g | 221 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A gluten-free mini ball is a small, round sweet snack made without gluten-containing ingredients. Recipes often use ingredients such as almond flour, coconut, cocoa or dates, but the exact mixture varies.
Gluten-free mini balls often contain dates, almond flour, coconut or cocoa, though recipes differ. Some include other nuts or sweeteners, so read the ingredient list carefully if you have a tree-nut allergy or avoid a particular ingredient.
Blend dates with cocoa and almond flour or coconut, then roll the mixture into small balls. If it is too crumbly, add more date; if it is too sticky, mix in a little more dry ingredient.
Yes, you can make gluten-free mini balls without dates. Soft dried apricots or figs can help bind the mixture, although they change its sweetness and texture. Add them gradually until the mixture holds together when rolled.
They can be, if the ingredients are gluten-free and the balls have not been cross-contaminated during production or preparation. People with celiac disease should look for clear gluten-free handling information and avoid shared equipment or surfaces that may contain gluten.
Fresh gluten-free mini balls are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, especially if they contain moist ingredients. For packaged versions, follow the storage directions on the package after opening.
Yes, gluten-free mini balls can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container so they do not stick together. Thaw them in the refrigerator before eating.
Gluten-free mini balls usually fall apart when the mixture is too dry or lacks enough sticky binder, such as dates. Mix in a little more binder and let the mixture rest briefly before rolling it again.
Gluten-free mini balls are not a weight-loss food by themselves. Nut and dried-fruit ingredients can make them energy-dense despite their small size, so treat them as a portioned snack rather than assuming gluten-free means low-calorie.
Usually not when gluten-free mini balls are made with dates or other dried fruit, because those ingredients add carbohydrates. Recipes vary, so a version made with different ingredients may have a different carbohydrate profile.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.08µg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.5mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.09mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
20mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
61mg · 2% DV
Sodium
6.84mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 74 calories in 1 piece (small) (18 g):
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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 Gluten-free mini ball is a small, round sweet snack rather than a dish with one established recipe or place of origin. Recipes often combine ingredients such as almond flour, coconut, cocoa or dates, with proportions and sweetness varying from one version to another. Many are shaped without baking and served as a bite-sized treat between meals or alongside tea or coffee.
The flavour may be chocolatey, fruity or coconut-rich, and the texture is usually soft and dense, sometimes with a little graininess. Its fat and fibre content depends on the ingredients, especially the nuts and dried fruit. For a lighter snack, choose one small piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.89g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.