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Energy snack, cocoa flavored, contains dates and hazelnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Züber cocoa ball (20 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.8 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
82
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
10.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A Züber cocoa ball is a cocoa-flavoured snack that contains dates and hazelnuts. It is sold as a ready-to-eat energy snack, so it can be eaten straight from its package.
Yes, a Züber cocoa ball can be a convenient pre-workout snack. Its dates provide carbohydrates, but it does not replace water or a full meal for a long or demanding training session.
You can include a Züber cocoa ball in your routine, but it is best treated as a sweet snack rather than a daily substitute for fruit or a balanced meal. Varying your snacks adds more variety to your diet.
Yes, dates are among the ingredients in a Züber cocoa ball. They can contribute sweetness and a soft texture, but their presence does not mean the product is necessarily free of added sweeteners.
A Züber cocoa ball can be offered as an occasional snack to children who can safely manage its texture. It contains hazelnuts, so avoid it for a child with a nut allergy and supervise young children while they eat.
Keep a Züber cocoa ball in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, close the package securely and follow its storage instructions and use-by guidance.
A Züber cocoa ball can serve as a portable sweet snack, but it is not automatically interchangeable with every energy bar. Their ingredients and intended use differ, so choose based on what you need from the snack.
Yes, a Züber cocoa ball is ready to eat and easy to carry, making it a practical option for a hike or trip. Keep it in its package and out of hot sun so it stays in better condition.
Yes, you can make a similar date-and-cocoa snack at home, often by blending dates with cocoa and hazelnuts. It will not necessarily match the Züber cocoa ball’s exact recipe or texture.
A Züber cocoa ball does not cause weight gain on its own, but frequent extra portions can add to your overall food intake. Treating it as a snack in place of another sweet can help keep portions in perspective.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.38mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
122mg · 4% DV
Sodium
1.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 82 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Züber cocoa ball is a packaged, bite-sized snack made with dates, hazelnuts and cocoa. The dates bring a rounded sweetness, while cocoa gives it a deeper flavour and the nuts add a little crunch. It is designed to be eaten on its own, rather than as part of a larger dish.
It works well with coffee or tea, tucked into a lunch bag, or as a small snack between meals. Its compact size makes it easy to portion; for a more substantial snack, pair it with plain yoghurt or fresh fruit. The date-based sweetness makes extra sweet toppings unnecessary, and the ball also provides fibre, with 7.8 g per 100 g.
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
✓ 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
0.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.64g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.