⏱ 38 min totalSimple Chicken Meatballs
Per 1 serving · 154 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein24g34% of calories
- Carbs3.8g5% of calories
- Fat19g61% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Simple Chicken Meatballs (154 g) has 279 calories, with 24 g of protein, 3.8 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), riboflavin (b2) (31% DV) and niacin (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31%, 20% and 67% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein48%
- Riboflavin (B2)31%
- Niacin40%
- Vitamin B651%
- Vitamin B1237%
- Pantothenic acid34%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E14%
- Thiamine14%
- Potassium14%
- Zinc19%
- Copper12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Saturated fat20%
- Cholesterol67%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz crumbled Ground chicken
½ extra large Egg
¼ tbsp Breadcrumbs- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 🥄¼ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tbsp Garlic powder
½ tbsp Canola oil- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine the chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (154 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 45 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) | 17 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
| Choline | 150 mg | 27% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 268 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 21 μg | 38% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 45 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 279 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 53minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Simple Chicken Meatballs?
One serving of Simple Chicken Meatballs (1 serving) has 279 calories, which works out to 181 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Simple Chicken Meatballs high in protein?
Yes. It has 24 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.5 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Simple Chicken Meatballs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Simple Chicken Meatballs?
702 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Simple Chicken Meatballs?
0.3 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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