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An energy-dense sweet snack made with chocolate and nuts.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Nut chocolate ball (25 g) has 125 calories. That works out to 500 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 17% 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
125
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% 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 37% · Protein 8% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.55 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 9.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.5 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 | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 200 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 250 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 375 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 500 kcal |
Calculated from 500 calories per 100 g.
Nut chocolate balls are usually made with melted chocolate and chopped nuts. Recipes may also include crushed biscuits, dried fruit, or a binder such as nut butter or cream, then chill the mixture until it holds its shape.
You can make nut chocolate balls without baking by mixing melted chocolate with chopped nuts and a binder, shaping the mixture into balls, and chilling them until firm. Roll them in cocoa, coconut, or extra chopped nuts if you like.
Add a little more melted chocolate or nut butter if nut chocolate balls crumble when shaped. The mixture should hold together when pressed; chilling it before rolling also helps, especially if warm hands soften the chocolate.
Store nut chocolate balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm and protect them from absorbing other food odors. If the recipe includes cream or another perishable ingredient, keep them chilled rather than leaving them out.
Yes, nut chocolate balls can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving. Their texture may be slightly different after thawing.
No, nut chocolate balls are not necessarily the same as chocolate truffles. Nut chocolate balls usually feature chopped nuts in the mixture, while truffles are commonly made from ganache and coated in cocoa; recipes can blur the distinction.
Hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios all work well in nut chocolate balls. Choose one for a clear, distinct flavor or combine several; finely chopped nuts blend in smoothly, while larger pieces add more crunch.
Yes, you can coat nut chocolate balls in melted chocolate for a firmer, glossy shell. Chill the shaped centers first, dip them with a fork, and let the extra chocolate drip off before setting them on baking paper.
Nut chocolate balls can be an enjoyable snack, but they are an energy-dense sweet rather than a light everyday bite. Their chocolate and nuts make them rich, so a small piece is often enough when you want something sweet.
Yes, finely chopped dates, raisins, or dried apricots can be added to nut chocolate balls. They bring sweetness and chewiness, but may also make the mixture stickier, so add them gradually and adjust the binder as needed.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.02mg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.13µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
28mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
Sodium
9.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 125 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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 nut chocolate ball is a bite-sized sweet made by mixing chocolate with chopped or ground nuts and shaping the mixture into a ball. Recipes vary: some are firm and crunchy, while others have a softer, fudgier centre. It is a confection rather than a dish tied to one particular place.
The combination of sweet chocolate and toasted, nutty flavour makes it an easy treat with coffee or tea, or a small dessert after a meal. It is energy-dense, with 500 calories per 100 g, so one medium piece can be enough when you want something rich. Pair it with fresh fruit or unsweetened coffee for a less-heavy 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
3.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 111.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (111.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.