⏱ 5 min totalLemon Pistachio Balls
Per 1 serving · 61 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.1g12% of calories
- Carbs30g40% of calories
- Fat16g48% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lemon Pistachio Balls (61 g) has 284 calories, with 9.1 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (39% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and iron (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber39%
- Vitamin B621%
- Iron28%
- Copper34%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E19%
- Thiamine12%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Magnesium11%
- Phosphorus18%
- Manganese18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup Pistachios
⅛ tsp Lemon zest- 🥄³⁄₁₆ cup Coconut flour
⅛ tbsp Granulated sugar
¹⁄₁₆ cup Almond butter
¹⁄₁₆ cup Honey
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Lemon juice
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Vanilla extract
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon
Directions
- 1
Grind pistachios in a food processor or blender to a meal-like texture, not into a flour.
- 2
Grate lemon to form lemon zest.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients (flour, nuts). Mix in almond butter, lemon zest, honey, and lemon juice. Adjust honey and/or almond butter as needed for consistency.
- 4
Roll mixture into bite-size balls and place in freezer to harden. Store in freezer or refrigerator.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (61 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 14 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 66 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 129 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 38 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glucose | 5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 284 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 54minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 24minRunning (6 mph)
- 40minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lemon Pistachio Balls?
One serving of Lemon Pistachio Balls (1 serving) has 284 calories, which works out to 467 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Lemon Pistachio Balls high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Lemon Pistachio Balls keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Lemon Pistachio Balls?
45 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Lemon Pistachio Balls?
12 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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