⏱ 30 min totalFamous Coconut-Almond Balls
Per 1 serving · 33 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.2g3% of calories
- Carbs18g42% of calories
- Fat10g55% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Famous Coconut-Almond Balls (33 g) has 157 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 38% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Copper16%
- Manganese11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat38%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup Coconut meat
⁷⁄₁₆ oz (approx 60 pcs) Semisweet chocolate chips
0.01 cup Coconut oil
1 almond Almonds- 0.01 cup Corn syrup
Directions
- 1
Line two cookie sheets or a large flat surface with waxed paper and place a large cooling rack on top. Place coconut in a large bowl.
- 2
Heat corn syrup for one minute in the microwave, until the syrup boils. Pour immediately over the coconut and stir until well mixed.
- 3
Using a tablespoon measure, shape the coconut into 26 balls with your hands and place on the wire racks. Let rest for 10 minutes, then re-roll each ball to keep loose ends from sticking out.
- 4
Melt coconut oil and chocolate together in a large glass bowl in the microwave, or in a saucepan on the stovetop, stirring once or twice. Working quickly, spoon 1 tablespoon of chocolate over each ball. Lightly press an almond on top of each ball. Let the balls stand until set.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (33 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 8 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 64 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 157 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 30minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 19minCycling (moderate)
- 13minRunning (6 mph)
- 22minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Famous Coconut-Almond Balls?
One serving of Famous Coconut-Almond Balls (1 serving) has 157 calories, which works out to 479 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Famous Coconut-Almond Balls high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 3% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Famous Coconut-Almond Balls keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Famous Coconut-Almond Balls?
41 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Famous Coconut-Almond Balls?
15 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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