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Maca Superfood Balls⏱ 20 min total
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Maca Superfood Balls

Per 1 serving · 14 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
58
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.2g
    47% of calories
  • Fat
    3.1g
    46% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Maca Superfood Balls (14 g) has 58 calories, with 1 g of protein, 7.2 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories).

Per 100 g
421cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.7g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.3g
5.1 g sugar

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 min
  1. 1

    Combine almonds, dates, vanilla extract, salt, maple syrup, and maca powder in a food processor. Blend until a dough-like consistency forms.

  2. 2

    Add the shredded coconut and pulse until just combined.

  3. 3

    Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the dough is moist enough to hold its shape.

  4. 4

    Using a small scoop, portion the dough and roll into balls. Place on a plate and enjoy.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (14 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0.2 μg
0%
Vitamin C0.2 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
5%
Vitamin K0.1 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
4%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Folate (B9)2 μg
1%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%
Choline3 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium15 mg
1%
Iron0.3 mg
3%
Potassium78 mg
2%
Magnesium13 mg
3%
Phosphorus22 mg
3%
Zinc0.2 mg
2%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium1 μg
2%
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 carotene3 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid0.2 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 58 calories

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

  • 11min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Maca Superfood Balls?

One serving of Maca Superfood Balls (1 serving) has 58 calories, which works out to 421 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Maca Superfood Balls high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Maca Superfood Balls keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Maca Superfood Balls?

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

How much sugar is in Maca Superfood Balls?

5.1 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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