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Coconut Balls⏱ 40 min total
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Coconut Balls

Per 1 serving · 35 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
130
7%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.7g
    8% of calories
  • Carbs
    18g
    54% of calories
  • Fat
    5.6g
    38% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Coconut Balls (35 g) has 130 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 5.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories).

Per 100 g
368cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.1g
Net carbs
17g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
17 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Phosphorus12%
  • Selenium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Chop the cashews.

  2. 2

    Heat butter in a frying pan then roast cashews until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside once done.

  3. 3

    Add the condensed milk and 1 cup of coconut to the pan. Stir over low heat.

  4. 4

    Stir the mixture thoroughly until the condensed milk thickens, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Once the condensed milk mixture has thickened, stir in the cashews and remove the pan from the heat.

  6. 6

    Allow to cool completely then roll the mixture into balls. Use the remaining coconut to prevent sticking.

  7. 7

    Move to the refrigerator to completely set. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (35 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A22 μg
2%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)4 μg
1%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
5%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%
Choline24 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium74 mg
7%
Iron0.3 mg
4%
Potassium136 mg
3%
Magnesium17 mg
4%
Phosphorus86 mg
12%
Zinc0.4 mg
4%
Copper0.1 mg
9%
Manganese0.1 mg
5%
Selenium5 μg
10%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene4 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol21 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 130 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 25min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 16min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 11min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 18min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Coconut Balls?

One serving of Coconut Balls (1 serving) has 130 calories, which works out to 368 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Coconut Balls high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Coconut Balls keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Coconut Balls?

53 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Coconut Balls?

17 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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