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Coconut Protein Balls⏱ 65 min total
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Coconut Protein Balls

Per 1 serving · 49 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
223
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    15g
    26% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    54% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Coconut Protein Balls (49 g) has 223 calories, with 11 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 40% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
451cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
12g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.8g
9.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber10%
  • Iron12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat40%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 65 min
  1. 1

    Put all ingredients (except a reserved 1 cup of coconut) into a food processor and blend until well combined.

  2. 2

    Scoop out a heaping teaspoon of mixture at a time and roll into balls. Finish by rolling in reserved coconut to cover the ball.

  3. 3

    Set in fridge for 1 hour to chill and set.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (49 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
0%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
0%
Niacin0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
0%
Folate (B9)1 μg
0%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium63 mg
6%
Iron1 mg
12%
Potassium70 mg
1%
Magnesium9 mg
2%
Phosphorus18 mg
3%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.2 mg
8%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.3 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid0.1 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.4 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose6 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 223 calories

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

  • 42min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 27min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 19min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 31min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Coconut Protein Balls?

One serving of Coconut Protein Balls (1 serving) has 223 calories, which works out to 451 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Coconut Protein Balls high in protein?

It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Coconut Protein Balls keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 26% 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 Protein Balls?

263 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Coconut Protein Balls?

9.9 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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