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General Tso chicken Calories

Sweet-savory lightly spicy battered fried chicken dish

CALORIES

280kcal

58medium

POTASSIUM

220mg

FIBER

1.1g

General Tso chicken Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

280

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

20.8g

· 30%

Protein

14.5g

· 21%

Fat

15.6g

· 49%

Fiber

1.1g

General Tso chicken Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

5.4mg · 34% DV

0.32mg · 19% DV

Biotin

5µg · 17% DV

0.72mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Selenium

16µg · 29% DV

Sodium

620mg · 27% DV

Phosphorus

155mg · 22% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

General Tso chicken Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is General Tso chicken Processed?

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.

Does General Tso chicken Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy yes

Sesame yes

Which Diets Is General Tso chicken Good For?

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

General Tso chicken Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

6.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.5g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 64:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (64:1).

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General Tso chicken — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in General Tso chicken, and what are its macros?

Per 100 g, General Tso chicken provides 280 calories. It contains 14.5 g protein, 20.8 g carbs, and 15.6 g fat.

Does General Tso chicken contain common allergens, and is it diet-friendly?

Yes. It contains gluten, eggs, soy, and sesame, and it is suitable for an omnivore diet; it is also classified as a processed food.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.