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Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken

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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (12.9g), fat (16.4g), and carbohydrates (24g) per 100g. Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken packs 295 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 435mg per 100g (19% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories295KCAL
Protein12.9G
Fat16.4G
Carbs24G
Fiber0.9G

Calorie Distribution

295kcal
  • Protein17%12.9 g
  • Fat50%16.4 g
  • Carbs33%24 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water45.1G
Energy295KCAL
Protein12.9G
Total lipid (fat)16.4G
Carbohydrate, by difference24.0G
Fiber, total dietary0.90G
Total Sugars11.6G
Cholesterol53.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid1.6MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.12MG
Niacin2.9MG
Vitamin B-60.20MG
Folate, total11.0UG
Vitamin B-120.22UG
Vitamin A, RAE11.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.2MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.20UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)38.2UG
Calcium, Ca12.0MG
Iron, Fe1.2MG
Magnesium, Mg18.0MG
Phosphorus, P127MG
Potassium, K201MG
Sodium, Na435MG
Zinc, Zn1.3MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.07MG
Selenium, Se14.4UG
Energy1233kJ
Ash1.6G
Sucrose10.5G
Glucose0.62G
Fructose0.51G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Galactose0G
Starch11.8G
Pantothenic acid0.62MG
Folic acid5.0UG
Folate, food6.0UG
Folate, DFE15.0UG
Choline, total41.5MG
Betaine5.5MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol7.0UG
Carotene, beta37.0UG
Carotene, alpha2.0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta9.0UG
Vitamin A, IU94.0IU
Lycopene20.0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin99.0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0.15MG
Tocopherol, gamma6.1MG
Tocopherol, delta2.8MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.02MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.02MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units6.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.20UG
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)7.2UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.8G
SFA 4:00.007G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00.008G
SFA 10:00.001G
SFA 12:00.003G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 15:00.005G
SFA 16:01.9G
SFA 17:00.02G
SFA 18:00.68G
SFA 20:00.04G
SFA 22:00.04G
SFA 24:00.01G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.9G
MUFA 14:10.006G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.19G
MUFA 16:1 c0.18G
MUFA 17:10.01G
MUFA 18:13.6G
MUFA 18:1 c3.6G
MUFA 20:10.07G
MUFA 22:10.007G
MUFA 22:1 c0.004G
MUFA 24:1 c0.003G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated7.5G
PUFA 18:26.5G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c6.5G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.02G
PUFA 18:30.84G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.84G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.005G
PUFA 18:40.001G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.01G
PUFA 20:30.01G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.01G
PUFA 20:40.06G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.005G
PUFA 22:40.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.006G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.005G
Fatty acids, total trans0.09G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.03G
TFA 16:1 t0.002G
TFA 18:1 t0.03G
TFA 22:1 t0.003G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.06G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.06G
Tryptophan0.14G
Threonine0.55G
Isoleucine0.56G
Leucine1.0G
Lysine1.1G
Methionine0.33G
Cystine0.14G
Phenylalanine0.56G
Tyrosine0.39G
Valine0.61G
Arginine0.69G
Histidine0.33G
Alanine0.75G
Aspartic acid1.2G
Glutamic acid2.4G
Glycine0.61G
Proline0.49G
Serine0.53G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
pieces (53g)1566.8g8.7g12.7g
order (535g)157869g87.5g128.3g

Scaled from Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken is a excellent source of Protein (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken is a good source of Sodium (19% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken is a good source of Zinc (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 435mg of sodium per 100g, Restaurant Chinese General Tso's Chicken should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin D: top 15% (#1,239 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 19% (#1,570 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories295
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.4G21%
Cholesterol 53.0MG18%
Sodium 435MG19%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0G9%
Dietary Fiber 0.90G3%
Total Sugars 11.6G
Protein 12.9G26%
Vitamin D 0.20UG1%
Calcium 12.0MG1%
Iron 1.2MG6%
Potassium 201MG4%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 167675.

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