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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date Hazelnut Ball (30 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.2 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
116
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
17.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 6% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.47 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.7 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) | 30 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 45 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 50 g | 193 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 231 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 347 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
To make date hazelnut balls, blend pitted, soft dates with hazelnuts until the mixture sticks together, then roll it into balls. If your dates are dry, soften them first and drain them well so the mixture does not become wet.
No, date hazelnut balls are usually a no-bake sweet. The dates bind the ground hazelnuts, so you can shape the mixture and chill it until firm rather than baking it.
Soft, moist dates work best for date hazelnut balls because they blend into a sticky mixture that holds its shape. If you only have firm, dry dates, soften them first and remove excess water before blending.
Date hazelnut balls usually crumble when the dates are too dry or there are too many ground hazelnuts for them to bind. Blend the mixture again, adding a little softened date at a time until it holds when pressed.
Store date hazelnut balls in a sealed container in the refrigerator to keep them firm and protect them from absorbing other food odors. Let them sit briefly at room temperature before serving if you prefer a softer bite.
Yes, date hazelnut balls freeze well. Freeze them spaced apart on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
Date hazelnut balls provide fiber and unsaturated fats from the hazelnuts, but they are still a sweet, energy-dense snack. They can fit as a small treat; recipes with added syrup or sugar will be sweeter.
Some people with diabetes may include date hazelnut balls, but dates contain carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose. The suitable portion depends on your individual meal plan, so ask your diabetes care professional if you are unsure.
Yes, you can make date hazelnut balls without a food processor, but use finely chopped or ground hazelnuts and mash very soft dates thoroughly with a fork. Knead the mixture by hand until it sticks together before shaping.
You can roll date hazelnut balls in finely chopped hazelnuts, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut to add a coating and keep them less sticky to handle. Add the coating after shaping so it adheres evenly.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.77mg · 12% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B3
0.41mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Magnesium
31mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
186mg · 5% DV
Sodium
0.9mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 116 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 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 Date Hazelnut Ball is a small, no-bake sweet made by combining softened or mashed dates with hazelnuts and shaping the mixture into bite-sized rounds. It belongs to the familiar family of homemade date-and-nut snacks rather than to one specific regional dessert tradition.
Dates give the balls a dense, caramel-like sweetness, while hazelnuts add a roasted flavour and a little crunch, depending on how finely they are ground. They are handy as a snack with coffee or tea, or as a small sweet after a meal. The combination provides fibre and fats; each 100 g contains 8.1 g of fibre. If you want a lighter snack, have one medium ball and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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
0.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.91g
Omega 6:3 ratio 88:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (88:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.