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Convenient date, oat, and nut-based energy snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (mini) of Mini Energy Ball (20 g) has 72 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.2 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 20 g
72
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
11.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 7% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 (mini) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 12 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 162 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 252 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
A Mini Energy Ball is commonly made with dates, oats and nuts, which give it a sweet, chewy texture. Recipes may also include cocoa, seeds or coconut, so ingredients vary between homemade and store-bought versions.
To make a Mini Energy Ball, blend pitted dates with oats and nuts until the mixture sticks together, then roll it into small balls. If it crumbles, blend in a few more dates; chilling helps the balls firm up.
A Mini Energy Ball generally keeps for about a week in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Chilling helps preserve its texture, especially when the dates make the mixture soft at room temperature.
Yes, a Mini Energy Ball can be a convenient pre-workout snack because dates and oats provide carbohydrates. Eat it early enough to feel comfortable during exercise, particularly if a chewy snack just before training bothers your stomach.
A Mini Energy Ball can be a nourishing alternative to some sweets because it is made with ingredients such as dates, oats and nuts. It is still a concentrated snack, so one small piece is a practical serving.
Yes, a Mini Energy Ball freezes well. Freeze the pieces separately first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw in the refrigerator before eating for a better texture.
A Mini Energy Ball does not cause weight loss on its own. Its small size makes portioning easy, but dates and nuts make it a concentrated snack; choosing one instead of a larger dessert may help manage portions.
Yes, children can eat a Mini Energy Ball if they can safely manage its texture and have no nut allergy. Sticky mixtures and nut pieces can pose a choking risk for very young children, so adapt the texture and supervise them.
Yes, a Mini Energy Ball can be made without added sugar by relying on dates for sweetness and binding. Dates still contain naturally occurring sugars, so “no added sugar” does not mean sugar-free.
No, a Mini Energy Ball is usually too small to replace a balanced breakfast. Pair it with a protein-rich food such as yogurt or eggs and fruit if you need a more filling morning meal.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.62mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
102mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 72 calories in 1 piece (mini) (20 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.
A Mini Energy Ball is a small, sweet snack typically made by blending dates, oats and nuts, then shaping the mixture into bite-sized rounds. It is a modern homemade and café-style snack rather than a dish tied to one specific culinary tradition. Dates provide much of its sweetness, while oats and nuts give it a dense, slightly chewy texture.
Enjoy one between meals, pack it for a commute or add it to a lunchbox; it also pairs well with coffee or tea. It is mainly a carbohydrate-based snack with some fibre, and one mini piece is about 20 g. Because it is compact and sweet, a piece alongside plain yoghurt or fresh fruit can make a more balanced 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.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.06g
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.