General Tso Chicken, per 1 bowl, contains 823 calories, 32 g of protein, 95 g of carbohydrates, and 35 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

High proteinHigh in sodiumHigh in sugarCalorie-dense

16% protein 46% carbs 38% fat

Protein density. About 3.9 g of protein per 100 calories — low in protein for its calories.
Stands out for. Niacin (75% DV), Vitamin B6 (35% DV), Manganese (30% DV), Selenium (27% DV), Thiamin (25% DV), Phosphorus (24% DV).
Best for. high-protein & muscle-building diets.
Go easy if. you are watching sodium, sugar, overall calories.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 bowl

Calories	823
Total fat	35 g	54%
Saturated fat	7 g	35%
Trans fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated fat	5 g
Monounsaturated fat	10 g
Cholesterol	95 mg	32%
Sodium	1650 mg	71%
Total carbohydrate	95 g	32%
Dietary fiber	3 g	12%
Total sugars	24 g
Added sugars	20 g
Protein	32 g	64%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A	60 mcg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	3 mg
Vitamin K	10 mcg
Thiamin	0.3 mg
Riboflavin	0.3 mg
Niacin	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Folate	40 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Calcium	80 mg	8%
Iron	2.3 mg	13%
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Potassium	550 mg	15%
Zinc	1.5 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Copper	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.7 mg

Dietary

— Vegetarian
— Vegan
— Gluten-free
— Kosher
— Halal

Allergens

Contains

soywheategg

May contain

peanutstree nuts

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

Ingredient	Weight	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)	150 g	225	23 g	0 g	15 g
All‑purpose wheat flour (batter)	35 g	127	3 g	27 g	0.4 g
Cornstarch (batter)	20 g	76	0.2 g	18 g	0 g
Egg (beat for batter)	15 g	22	2 g	0.2 g	1.5 g
Vegetable oil (absorbed during frying)	25 g	225	0 g	0 g	25 g
Soy sauce (glaze)	30 g	14	2 g	1 g	0 g
Rice vinegar	10 g	3	0 g	0.5 g	0 g
Granulated sugar (glaze)	25 g	96	0 g	25 g	0 g
Garlic, ginger, chili flakes, green onions (flavor base)	15 g	10	0.4 g	2 g	0 g
Steamed white rice	200 g	260	5 g	58 g	0.5 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 823 calories per 1 bowl.

How much protein is in general tso chicken?

General Tso Chicken provides about 32 g of protein per 1 bowl.

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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