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Meat & Poultry

General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style) nutrition facts

Per 1 order · 535 g

Calories
1,578
79%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    69g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    128g
    33% of calories
  • Fat
    88g
    50% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style) (1 order, 535 g) has 1578 calories, with 69 g of protein, 128 g of carbohydrates and 88 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (138% DV), Vitamin E (43% DV) and Vitamin K (170% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 101%, 74% and 95% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
295cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.4g
Net carbs
124g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.8g
62 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein138%
  • Vitamin E43%
  • Vitamin K170%
  • Riboflavin (B2)49%
  • Niacin95%
  • Vitamin B683%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Vitamin C10%
  • Thiamine12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium101%
  • Saturated fat74%
  • Cholesterol95%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 order (535 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A59 μg
7%
Vitamin C9 mg
10%
Vitamin D1 μg
7%
Vitamin E6 mg
43%
Vitamin K204 μg
170%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin15 mg
95%
Vitamin B61 mg
83%
Vitamin B121 μg
49%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium64 mg
6%
Iron6 mg
78%
Potassium1,075 mg
23%
Magnesium96 mg
23%
Phosphorus679 mg
97%
Zinc7 mg
63%
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats21 g—
Polyunsaturated fats40 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 1,578 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 300min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 189min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 131min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 222min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style)?

One serving of General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style) (1 order) has 1578 calories, which works out to 295 calories per 100 g. That is about 79% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style) high in protein?

It provides a solid 69 g of protein per serving (138% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 124 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style)?

2327 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in General tso's chicken (Chinese restaurant-style)?

62 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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