Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken meat ball
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 147kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 9.8 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 4.8 g/ 42g (11%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 16.1 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.07%) |
Vit B1 | 3.86 mg/ 1mg (321%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 15 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 96 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
What is this food?
Chicken meat ball (about 100g). It’s a protein-based food made from ground chicken mixed with seasonings, then formed into balls and cooked.
Why it matters to health
Chicken meat balls help support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. In this 100g serving, you get moderate calories (147 kcal) and carbohydrates (16.1g) along with fat (4.8g) and saturated fat (1.06g). It also has cholesterol (23mg). If you pair it with lots of vegetables and choose lighter cooking methods, it can fit well in a balanced meal. If it’s often fried or served with heavy, sugary sauces, the extra fat and calories can add up faster.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, treat meat balls as a main protein: aim for about 1–2 meat balls depending on size, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a sensible portion of rice or other carbs.
- Choose baked, steamed, or pan-cooked with less oil instead of deep-fried.
- Go easy on sweet or creamy sauces; use tomato-based, vinegar-based, or lightly seasoned gravy.
- Balance the plate: add at least 1–2 cups of veggies (e.g., cabbage, pechay, carrots) to improve fiber and fullness.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and pair with fruit or yogurt (if available) rather than more rice.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken meat balls in sauce, Spaghetti with meat balls, Pancit with meat balls, Meat ball soup, Arroz caldo with meat balls
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