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Sweet snack made with walnuts, biscuit, cocoa, and sugar
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut Ball (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
105
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
5.5g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8 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 | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 125 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Walnut balls are commonly made with crushed biscuits, walnuts, cocoa and sugar, plus a moist ingredient to bring the mixture together. Recipes vary, and some add a coating such as shredded coconut or extra ground walnuts.
To make walnut balls, mix crushed biscuits with ground walnuts, cocoa and sugar, then add a binding ingredient until the mixture can be rolled. Shape it into small balls and chill them so they hold their shape for serving.
No, walnut balls are usually a no-bake sweet. The ingredients are mixed and shaped without an oven; chilling the finished balls helps them firm up before serving.
Walnut balls usually fall apart when the mixture is too dry or has not been mixed enough. Add a little milk or another suitable binding ingredient, a small amount at a time, until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Yes, you can make walnut balls with finely crumbled cake or oats instead of biscuits. These alternatives absorb moisture differently, so add the binding ingredient gradually and stop when the mixture is easy to roll.
Yes, walnut balls can be made without added sugar, though they will taste less sweet than the usual version. You can use finely chopped dates for sweetness, but they also make the mixture stickier and may change how much binder it needs.
Store walnut balls in a covered container in the refrigerator to keep them from drying out or absorbing other food odors. If they have a coconut or cocoa coating, check it before serving, as moisture can soften the outside.
Yes, walnut balls can be frozen. Freeze them apart on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving to help preserve their texture.
Walnut balls can be rolled in shredded coconut, cocoa powder or finely chopped walnuts. Apply the coating while the outside is still slightly moist so it sticks, then chill the balls before arranging them on a plate.
Walnut balls are a popular homemade-style sweet in Turkey, where they are often made with crushed biscuits, walnuts and cocoa. Recipes differ between households, so there is no single fixed version or traditional shape.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
28mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Sodium
28mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Walnut Ball is a small, no-bake-style sweet made by combining walnuts with crushed biscuits, cocoa and sugar, then shaping the mixture into balls. It is a familiar Turkish home-style treat, with recipes varying in how finely the nuts and biscuits are crushed and whether the outside is coated.
The cocoa brings a gentle bitterness, while the sugar and walnuts give a rich, sweet flavour. The centre is soft and dense, often with a little crunch from the nuts. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea, and it also pairs well with coffee. Walnuts make it an energy-dense snack: it contains 420 kcal per 100 g. Enjoying one small piece alongside an unsweetened drink is an easy way to keep the portion modest.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.9:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.