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Energy-rich hazelnut and honey treat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Honey hazelnut balls (25 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 521 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.1 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Manganese covers 59% 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
130
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
10.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 8% · Fat 62%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 208 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 261 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 391 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 391 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 521 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 625 kcal |
Calculated from 521 calories per 100 g.
Honey hazelnut balls are usually made with chopped or ground hazelnuts and honey, sometimes with oats, dates, or another binder. Recipes vary, but the mixture should hold together when pressed and rolled.
You can make no-bake honey hazelnut balls by mixing ground hazelnuts with honey until the mixture holds together, then rolling it into small balls. Chill them before serving so they firm up.
Honey hazelnut balls turn sticky when the mixture has too much honey or is warm. Mix in more ground hazelnuts a little at a time, then chill the mixture before rolling and storing the balls.
Yes, date syrup can replace some or all of the honey in honey hazelnut balls. Its flavor is stronger and its consistency can differ, so add it gradually until the mixture is firm enough to shape.
No, roasting is not essential for honey hazelnut balls, but it gives them a deeper, toastier flavor. If you roast the hazelnuts, let them cool fully before grinding or mixing them with honey.
Whole hazelnuts can be used, but they need to be finely chopped or ground for the mixture to hold together. Leaving large pieces intact can make honey hazelnut balls difficult to roll and more likely to crumble.
To keep honey hazelnut balls from crumbling, grind the hazelnuts finely and mix until the ingredients clump when pressed. If the mixture still falls apart, add a little more honey or another sticky binder.
Honey hazelnut balls keep best in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where chilling also helps them stay firm. Keep them away from moisture and strong-smelling foods, and discard them if their smell or appearance changes.
Yes, honey hazelnut balls can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Honey hazelnut balls can work as a compact snack before exercise because they combine carbohydrates from honey with fat and protein from hazelnuts. Their dense texture may feel heavy just before a workout, so allow time to digest.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.6mg · 17% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Folate
17µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.35mg · 59% DV
Copper
0.39mg · 43% DV
Magnesium
43mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
69mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
139mg · 4% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 130 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.
Honey hazelnut balls are small sweet bites made by binding hazelnuts with honey and shaping the mixture into balls. Depending on the recipe, the nuts may be left whole, chopped or ground; honey brings sweetness and helps hold everything together. They are a simple homemade-style treat rather than a dish tied to one specific regional tradition.
Their flavour is rich and nutty, with honeyed sweetness and a texture that can range from tender to pleasantly crunchy. They work as a small snack or alongside coffee or tea, and can also be served as a bite-sized sweet after a meal. Hazelnuts make them energy-dense: a medium piece is about 25 g. For a lighter-feeling snack, enjoy one with fresh fruit rather than serving several at once.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 41.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (41.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.