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Crispy coated rib meat snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Crispy rib ball (35 g) has 101 calories. That works out to 289 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.7 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 6.3 µg of Selenium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
101
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
5.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 22% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.78 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 231 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 289 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 303 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 347 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 175 g | 506 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 520 kcal |
Calculated from 289 calories per 100 g.
A crispy rib ball is a bite-sized snack made with rib meat shaped into a ball and coated in a crunchy breading. Recipes vary, but the contrast between the crisp outside and tender meat inside is what defines it.
Crispy rib balls are made by cooking rib meat until tender, removing it from the bones, then shaping and coating it before cooking until crisp. Recipes may use a binder to help the meat hold its shape; frying and oven-baking are both options.
Crispy rib balls can be made with beef or pork, depending on the recipe or product. The name alone does not specify the animal, so check the ingredient description when that matters; the rib meat is typically cooked and separated from the bone before shaping.
Some crispy rib balls are deep-fried, but they do not have to be. They can also be oven-baked or cooked in an air fryer. Deep-frying gives the coating an especially crisp finish, while baking uses less added oil.
Yes, crispy rib balls can be cooked in an air fryer. Arrange them in a single layer, lightly coat them with oil, and cook until the outside is crisp and hot throughout. Turn or shake them partway through for more even browning.
A binder helps crispy rib balls hold their shape, and recipes may use egg, breadcrumbs, flour, or another binding ingredient. The exact combination varies. If the mixture crumbles, chill it briefly before shaping so the balls are easier to coat.
Crispy rib balls pair well with barbecue sauce, hot sauce, garlic dip, or a tangy yogurt-based sauce. Serve the sauce on the side rather than pouring it over the balls, so the breaded coating stays crisp until you eat them.
Serve crispy rib balls with a crunchy salad, roasted vegetables, or fries for a fuller meal. They also work as an appetizer with pickles and dipping sauces. Add sauces at the table to keep the crisp coating from turning soggy.
Reheat crispy rib balls in an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave. Spread them out in a single layer and heat until hot in the centre and crisp outside. A microwave warms them quickly but tends to soften the breading.
Yes, crispy rib balls can be frozen once cooked and cooled. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container. Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer until hot throughout and crisp.
Vitamins
B12
0.24µg · 10% DV
B3
1.61mg · 10% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.3µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Sodium
182mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.84mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
89mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Crispy rib ball is a bite-sized meat snack made from rib meat shaped into balls and coated for a crisp exterior. The name describes the preparation rather than pointing to a particular regional tradition, so you’re more likely to encounter it as a restaurant appetiser or casual sharing snack than as a familiar home-cooked staple.
The coating gives way to a tender, savoury centre, and it is usually served hot, often with a dipping sauce. It can work as a small appetiser or part of a sharing spread. Rib meat makes it a source of protein, while the coating and cooking contribute to its richness: per 100 g, it has 17.6 g of fat. Pair a modest portion with salad or vegetables for a lighter plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.