General Tso Chicken Nutrition Facts

General Tso Chicken, per 1 cup, contains 633 calories, 31 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates, and 33 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

High proteinHigh in sodiumHigh in sugarCalorie-dense

20% protein   33% carbs   47% fat

  • Protein density. About 4.9 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein source.
  • Stands out for. Niacin (53% DV), Selenium (44% DV), Vitamin B6 (35% DV), Manganese (35% DV), Vitamin C (28% DV), Copper (28% DV).
  • Best for. high-protein & muscle-building diets.
  • Go easy if. you are watching sodium, sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 cup

Calories633
Total fat33 g51%
Saturated fat7 g35%
Trans fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat4 g
Monounsaturated fat12 g
Cholesterol85 mg28%
Sodium960 mg64%
Total carbohydrate53 g18%
Dietary fiber3 g11%
Total sugars28 g
Added sugars22 g
Protein31 g62%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A50 mcg
Vitamin C25 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2.5 mg
Vitamin K15 mcg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin8.5 mg
Vitamin B60.6 mg
Folate45 mcg
Vitamin B120.6 mcg
Calcium70 mg5%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium35 mg
Phosphorus210 mg
Potassium560 mg12%
Zinc2.1 mg
Selenium24 mcg
Copper0.3 mg
Manganese0.8 mg

Dietary

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher
  • Halal

Allergens

Contains

soywheategg

May contain

shellfishpeanuts

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Chicken thigh, boneless, skinless150 g21024 g0 g12 g
All‑purpose wheat flour30 g1103 g22 g0.3 g
Cornstarch15 g550 g14 g0 g
Egg white20 g102 g0 g0 g
Vegetable oil (absorbed during frying)25 g2250 g0 g25 g
Soy sauce (reduced‑sodium)15 g101 g1 g0 g
Rice vinegar10 g20 g0.5 g0 g
Brown sugar20 g780 g20 g0 g
Garlic (minced)5 g70.3 g1.5 g0 g
Fresh ginger (minced)5 g40.1 g0.9 g0 g
Green onions10 g40.3 g1 g0 g
Sesame oil (for glaze)5 g450 g0 g5 g

About general tso chicken

General Tso Chicken is a Chinese-American dish of crispy fried chicken in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. The breakdown above is generated on demand by the TastyAPI Nutrition API — the same call your app would make — and cached here. Values are estimates that vary with recipe, portion, and preparation.

Common questions

How many calories are in general tso chicken?

General Tso Chicken has about 633 calories per 1 cup.

How much protein is in general tso chicken?

General Tso Chicken provides about 31 g of protein per 1 cup.

Is general tso chicken healthy?

On the plus side, it is high in protein. Watch the sodium, calories if you are tracking your intake.

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Generated live by the TastyAPI nutrition model and cached. Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary with recipe and portion.