essento Balls with Insects
Essento Balls with Insects contains 270 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 270 kcal.
Roughly 44 % of its calories come from fat, with 30 % from carbohydrates and 26 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 484 kcal per 100 g across 41 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 11,5 g | 15 % |
| Saturated fat L | 1,5 g | 8 % |
| Sodium L | 520 mg | 23 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17,7 g | 6 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 4,4 g | 16 % |
| Total sugars L | 3,2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 15,1 g | 30 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26 %
- Carbohydrates 30 %
- Fat 44 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein15,1 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 45,1 g)
- Fiber4,4 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 6,2 g)
- Sugars3,2 gabove the median for kød (median 1,7 g)
- Fat11,5 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 26 g)
- Saturated fat1,5 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 6,4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Tenebrio Molitor (Mehlwurm CH) 21% , Kichererbsen, Bulgur, Spinat, Eiweiss, Weizengluten, Olivenöl, Zwie bel, Zitronensaft, Paniermehl (Weizenmehl, Salz, Hefe), Meersalz, Knoblauch, Paprik Liebstöckel, Koriander, Muskat. Alle landwirtschaftlichen Zutaten stammen aus biologischer Produktion. INGREDIENTS: Tenebrio Molitor (ver de farine CH) 21% pois chiches, boulgour, épinards, blanc d'oeuf, gluten de blé, huile d'olive, oignon, jus de citron, chapelure (farine de blé, sel, levure), sel marin, ail, paprika, livèche, coriandre, muscade. Tous les ingrédients agricoles sont issus de l'agriculture biologique.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: KikerærterOlivenolieSaltHvidløgHvedemel
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in essento Balls with Insects?
100 g of essento Balls with Insects has 270 kcal. Serving, 100 g (100 g): about 270 kcal.
Is essento Balls with Insects high in protein?
Essento Balls with Insects contains 15,1 g of protein per 100 g (30 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15,1 g in serving, 100 g (100 g). About 26 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is in the lowest quarter (median 45,1 g).
How many carbs are in essento Balls with Insects?
Essento Balls with Insects has 17,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4,4 g of fiber and 3,2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in essento Balls with Insects?
Essento Balls with Insects contains 11,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,5 g is saturated (8 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in essento Balls with Insects?
100 g contains 520 mg of sodium, 23 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 1. april 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 7640177910479. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 1. april 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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