{"data":{"name":"Chicken meat ball","slug":"chicken-meat-ball","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Chicken meat ball (about 100g). It\u2019s a protein-based food made from ground chicken mixed with seasonings, then formed into balls and cooked.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken meat balls in sauce","Spaghetti with meat balls","Pancit with meat balls","Meat ball soup","Arroz caldo with meat balls"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":147,"protein_g":9.8,"fat_g":4.8,"saturated_fat_g":1.06,"carbohydrates_g":16.1,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":15,"cholesterol_mg":23,"iron_mg":0.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.88,"phosphorus_mg":96,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":10,"total_ash_g":2.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.98,"vitamin_a_ug":10,"vitamin_b1_mg":3.86,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":66.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"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\u2019s 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\u20132 snacks a day, treat meat balls as a main protein: aim for about 1\u20132 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\u20132 cups of veggies (e.g., cabbage, pechay, carrots) to improve fiber and fullness.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and pair with fruit or yogurt (if available) rather than more rice."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/chicken-meat-ball?agent=true"}}}