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Naturally sweet, energy-dense, contains fiber and healthy fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Peanut-filled date balls (25 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.5 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% 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
103
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
14.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 8% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 308 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
To make peanut-filled date balls, remove the pits from soft dates, mash or blend the fruit, and wrap it around peanut filling. If the dates are dry, soften them briefly in warm water and drain them well first.
Yes, refrigerate peanut-filled date balls in an airtight container to keep them firm and fresh. Let them sit at room temperature briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, peanut-filled date balls freeze well. 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 eating.
Soft, plump dates are best for peanut-filled date balls because they mash easily and hold their shape around the filling. If your dates are firm, soak them briefly in warm water and drain thoroughly.
Peanut-filled date balls usually fall apart when the dates are too dry or have not been mashed enough to bind. Soften dry dates with a little water, then blend until they form a cohesive paste.
Peanut-filled date balls can be a nourishing snack, providing fiber from dates and fats from peanuts, but they are also energy-dense. Enjoying one as a satisfying sweet snack is more practical than eating them mindlessly from a batch.
Yes, peanut-filled date balls can be made without added sugar because dates provide plenty of sweetness. Choose unsweetened peanut butter or plain peanuts for the filling if you want to avoid extra sweeteners.
Yes, a peanut-filled date ball can work as a convenient snack before exercise because its dates provide carbohydrates and the peanuts add staying power. Eat it far enough ahead to avoid exercising with a full stomach.
Yes, peanut butter makes an easy filling for peanut-filled date balls. Use a thick, unsweetened variety and add only a small amount inside each date so the filling does not leak when you shape the ball.
People with diabetes can include peanut-filled date balls only if they fit their individual carbohydrate plan; dates can raise blood sugar despite their fiber. A clinician or dietitian can help determine a suitable portion for you.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
B3
0.45mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
130mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 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.
Peanut-filled date balls are bite-sized sweets made by shaping softened or mashed dates around a peanut filling. They may be homemade or sold as a snack, and some versions are rolled in cocoa or crushed nuts. Dates provide the soft, sticky base, while the peanut centre adds a firm, crunchy contrast and a savoury note.
They suit a quick snack, a lunchbox treat or a small sweet alongside tea or coffee; in date-growing regions, dates are also commonly served to break the fast during Ramadan. These balls are naturally sweet and energy-dense, with fibre from the dates and fat from the peanuts. Since the dates bring plenty of sweetness, serve one with plain tea or pair it with fresh fruit rather than adding a sugary coating.
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 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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.