Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Energy-dense peanut-based snack rich in fat and moderate in protein
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Peanut ball (20 g) has 113 calories. That works out to 567 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 14 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
113
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 17% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.36 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 170 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 227 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 60 g | 340 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 72 g | 408 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 567 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 144 g | 816 kcal |
Calculated from 567 calories per 100 g.
A peanut ball is made by mixing ground peanuts with a sticky ingredient, shaping the mixture into balls, and chilling them. Recipes may use peanut butter, dates, honey, or oats, so the exact texture and sweetness vary.
Peanut balls usually fall apart when the mixture is too dry or lacks enough binder. Mix in a little more peanut butter or mashed date, then chill the mixture before shaping; add the binder gradually to avoid making it greasy.
Yes, crunchy peanut butter works in peanut balls and adds small pieces of peanut throughout. It can make the mixture less smooth, so combine it thoroughly with the dry ingredients before rolling.
Most peanut balls are no-bake: you mix the ingredients, shape them, and chill until firm. Baking is unnecessary for typical recipes and may dry them out or change their texture.
Yes, peanut balls can be made without oats. Use finely ground peanuts, shredded coconut, or another dry ingredient to give the mixture body, and adjust the sticky ingredients until it holds its shape.
Peanut balls keep well in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Their texture can soften if left at room temperature, especially when made with dates or peanut butter, so chill them again after serving.
Yes, peanut balls freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw in the refrigerator before eating.
Yes, you can leave honey out of peanut balls and use mashed dates or another sticky ingredient instead. The substitute also changes the sweetness, so add it gradually until the mixture can be rolled.
Peanut balls can work as a portable snack before exercise, but their fat content may make them feel heavy if eaten right before a workout. Have them earlier rather than immediately before training.
Peanut balls can turn oily when the peanuts or peanut butter release too much natural oil, or when extra peanut butter is added. Mix in a little more dry ingredient and chill the mixture to help it firm up.
Vitamins
B3
2.42mg · 15% DV
Folate
48µg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.4µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
1.66mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Manganese
0.39mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
75mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
34mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
141mg · 4% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 113 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A peanut ball is a compact snack made by shaping crushed or ground peanuts, often with a binder that varies by recipe. There is no single standard recipe or place of origin, so sweetness and texture can differ: some are smooth and dense, others have a coarser, nuttier bite. It is convenient as a portable snack or a small sweet bite with tea or coffee. Peanut balls are energy-dense, with substantial fat and a moderate amount of protein. A medium piece is about 20 g; pair one with fresh fruit or have it after a meal if you’d prefer a smaller snack.
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.
High
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.16g
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.