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Spicy chicken meatball, Mexican style, baked or fried
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Mexico shot chicken ball (60 g) has 111 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.9 g of carbs, 9.9 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 3.1 mg of B3 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 60 g
111
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
4.9g
· 2% DV
Protein
9.9g
· 20% DV
Fat
5.5g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 36% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 60 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 241 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
A Mexico shot chicken ball is a processed chicken product shaped like a meatball and seasoned in a Mexican style. It can be baked or fried; the exact seasoning and other ingredients vary by product.
A Mexico shot chicken ball is made primarily with chicken and seasoning. Recipes may also use binders or other ingredients, so the ingredient list on the specific product is the reliable source for its exact contents.
You can bake or fry a Mexico shot chicken ball. Follow the package directions and make sure it is fully cooked through before serving; a frozen product may need longer than a thawed one.
Yes, you can cook a Mexico shot chicken ball in an air fryer. Arrange the pieces in a single layer, turn them once during cooking, and follow any air-fryer instructions printed on the package.
A Mexico shot chicken ball is described as Mexican-style and spicy, so it may have some heat. The spice level varies by recipe and brand; try a small piece first if you are sensitive to chilli.
Not necessarily. Mexico shot chicken ball describes a Mexican-style seasoned chicken product, but that name alone does not establish it as a traditional Mexican dish.
A Mexico shot chicken ball pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or rice. A cooling yogurt-based dip can also balance the seasoning if the chicken ball tastes hot or strongly spiced.
Yes, a Mexico shot chicken ball can generally be frozen if the package instructions allow it. Freeze it in a sealed container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and cook or reheat it thoroughly before eating.
Bake a Mexico shot chicken ball instead of deep-frying it, and use little or no added oil. Serving it with vegetables or salad rather than a rich side keeps the meal lighter.
Yes, children can eat a Mexico shot chicken ball if it is fully cooked, but its seasoning may be too spicy for some. Offer a small piece first and pair it with a mild side.
Vitamins
B3
3.12mg · 20% DV
B6
0.25mg · 15% DV
B5
0.51mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.8µg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
87mg · 12% DV
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 111 calories in 3 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Mexico shot chicken ball is a small, spiced chicken meatball made in a Mexican-inspired style. It can be baked or fried, and is best understood as a seasoned chicken bite rather than a single, fixed traditional Mexican recipe.
The outside can turn crisp while the centre stays tender, with a lively, spicy flavour. Serve it as a snack, add it to a casual dinner plate, or pair it with salad and a cooling yoghurt or sour-cream dip. A typical serving is about 60 g, so vegetables make a useful accompaniment. It provides protein; baking instead of frying is an easy way to keep the meal lighter.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.