Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
No-added-sugar coconut-based sweet snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Sugar-free coconut balls (30 g) has 129 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 10.7 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 22 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g
129
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
10.7g
· 14% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 22% · Protein 6% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 9.12 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 1.9 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 12 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 120 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 80 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
You make sugar-free coconut balls by mixing shredded coconut with a moist binder, such as nut butter or mashed dates, then rolling the mixture into balls. Chill them before serving so they firm up and hold their shape.
Sugar-free coconut balls usually contain shredded coconut and a binder such as nut butter, tahini, or dates. Some recipes add cocoa, vanilla, or seeds; the exact ingredients vary, so the name alone does not define one fixed recipe.
Usually, “sugar-free” means no sugar has been added, not that the balls contain absolutely no sugars. Coconut and ingredients such as dates contain naturally occurring sugars, so date-sweetened versions are not sugar-free in the strict sense.
Yes, dates make sugar-free coconut balls sweet and help bind the mixture without adding table sugar. Dates still contain natural sugars, though, so these are more accurately described as having no added sugar rather than containing no sugar.
To stop sugar-free coconut balls from falling apart, use enough sticky binder to make the mixture hold together when pressed. If it feels dry, mix in a little nut butter or tahini, then chill the shaped balls before serving.
Yes, refrigerate sugar-free coconut balls in a covered container, especially if they contain dates, dairy, or coconut cream. Chilling helps them keep their shape; let them sit briefly at room temperature before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, sugar-free coconut balls freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container so they do not stick together; thaw them in the refrigerator before eating.
No, most sugar-free coconut balls are no-bake treats: mix, shape, and chill them. Baking is only needed for recipes designed for the oven, and it can make the coconut drier and give the balls a toasted flavor.
You can replace desiccated coconut in sugar-free coconut balls with finely shredded coconut, but the texture may be softer or coarser. Ground almonds can also work in some recipes, though they change the flavor and may require adjusting the binder.
Sugar-free coconut balls can be a filling snack, but “sugar-free” does not automatically make them low in sugar or suitable in unlimited amounts. Coconut and nut butters are energy-dense, and date-based versions also contain natural sugars.
Vitamins
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
B5
0.1mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
40mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
123mg · 4% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 129 calories in 2 piece (medium) (30 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.
Sugar-free coconut balls are bite-sized sweets made with coconut, shaped into balls without adding sugar. Recipes vary: other ingredients may be used to bind the coconut, so the sweetness and firmness depend on how they are made. They usually have a pronounced coconut aroma and a slightly chewy, tender or crumbly texture.
They work well as a small sweet alongside tea or coffee, or chilled and served as part of a snack plate. Coconut gives them plenty of fat and fibre, making them more substantial than their small size might suggest. If you want a lighter snack, try one ball with unsweetened tea or coffee; check the recipe if you need to know exactly what provides the sweetness or holds the mixture together.
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.
No known major 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
9.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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.