General tso's chicken nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for General tso's chicken
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 295 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 23 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 order (535 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 6.2 (acidic) |
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 86% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 80% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 76% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 71% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 70% of foods
General tso's chicken calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 295 | |
| Calories in 1 order | 1578 | 535 g |
| Calories in 3 pieces | 156 | 53 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
282IU of 5,000IU
5.6%
Vitamin E:
3.6mg of 15mg
24%
Vitamin D:
0.6µg of 10µg
6%
Vitamin C:
4.8mg of 90mg
5.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.8%
Vitamin B2:
0.35mg of 1mg
27%
Vitamin B3:
8.6mg of 16mg
53%
Vitamin B5:
1.9mg of 5mg
37%
Vitamin B6:
0.61mg of 1mg
47%
Folate:
33µg of 400µg
8.3%
Vitamin B12:
0.66µg of 2µg
28%
Choline:
125mg of 550mg
23%
Vitamin K:
115µg of 120µg
96%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 26%
12.9 g of 50 g
12.9 g (26% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 25%
16.4 g of 65 g
16.4 g (25% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
24 g of 300 g
24 g (8% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
45.2 g of 2,000 g
45.2 g (2% of DV )
Other:
1.6 g
1.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
426mg of 280mg
152%
Threonine:
1656mg of 1,050mg
158%
Isoleucine:
1692mg of 1,400mg
121%
Leucine:
3078mg of 2,730mg
113%
Lysine:
3267mg of 2,100mg
156%
Methionine:
996mg of 1,050mg
95%
Phenylalanine:
1689mg of 1,750mg
97%
Valine:
1821mg of 1,820mg
100%
Histidine:
999mg of 700mg
143%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.5 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
12 g
Sucrose:
10 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for General tso's chicken
Sugar:
12 g
Fiber:
0.9 g
Other:
11 g
All nutrients for General tso's chicken per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% | 30% |
6.3 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 13g | 31% | 37% |
4.6 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 16g | 25% | 20% |
2 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% | 38% |
33.1 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 23g | N/A | 29% |
2.3 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 24g | 8% | 31% |
1.2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% | 36% |
7 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2% | 53% |
11 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | 66% |
7.8 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | 71% |
10.4 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 201mg | 6% | 59% |
1.4 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 1.2mg | 15% | 55% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 12g | N/A | 37% |
1.3 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | 51% |
2.7 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 82% |
3.1 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 12% | 48% |
4.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 12g | 5% | 93% |
1.3 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 18% | 57% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 435mg | 19% | 24% |
1.1 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | 50% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | 44% |
1.2 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 14µg | 26% | 54% | |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | 63% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 84% |
9.9 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 9% | 64% |
1.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 18% | 52% |
3.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | 51% |
1.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 16% | 48% |
1.7 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | 58% |
3.2 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 38µg | 32% | 45% |
2.7 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | 59% |
5.5 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans Fat | 0.09g | N/A | 63% |
165.4 times less than Margarine
|
| Choline | 42mg | 8% | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% | 40% |
2.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.9g | N/A | 38% |
2.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.5g | N/A | 14% |
6.3 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | 73% |
2.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.55mg | 0% | 72% |
1.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.56mg | 0% | 72% |
1.6 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1mg | 0% | 73% |
2.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 1.1mg | 0% | 70% |
2.4 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.33mg | 0% | 71% |
3.5 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0% | 73% |
1.2 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.61mg | 0% | 74% |
3.3 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.33mg | 0% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | 88% |
11.6 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 42% |
138 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | 43% |
292 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | 79% |
10.9 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 48% |
28.3 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 93% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 87% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 92% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 78% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.5g | N/A | 81% |
1.9 times less than Almonds
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat
16g
13%
Saturated Fat 2.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
18%
Cholesterol 53mg
19%
Sodium 435mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
3.6%
Dietary Fiber
0.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
13g
Vitamin D
6mcg
1%
Calcium
12mg
1.2%
Iron
1.2mg
15%
Potassium
201mg
5.9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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