General Tso Chicken Nutrition Facts

General Tso Chicken, per 1 serving, contains 512 calories, 26 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates, and 24 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

High proteinHigh in sodiumHigh in sugar

20% protein   38% carbs   42% fat

  • Protein density. About 5.1 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein source.
  • Stands out for. Niacin (44% DV), Selenium (31% DV), Copper (28% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV), Manganese (26% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV).
  • Best for. high-protein & muscle-building diets.
  • Go easy if. you are watching sodium, sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 serving

Calories512
Total fat24 g37%
Saturated fat5 g25%
Trans fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat4 g
Monounsaturated fat12 g
Cholesterol80 mg27%
Sodium950 mg40%
Total carbohydrate48 g16%
Dietary fiber2 g8%
Total sugars28 g
Added sugars20 g
Protein26 g52%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A45 mcg
Vitamin C12 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E3 mg
Vitamin K5 mcg
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin7 mg
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Folate40 mcg
Vitamin B120.6 mcg
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus250 mg
Potassium380 mg8%
Zinc1.2 mg
Selenium17 mcg
Copper0.3 mg
Manganese0.6 mg

Dietary

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

Allergens

Contains

soywheat

May contain

eggpeanuts

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Chicken thigh, skinless, boneless150 g16522 g0 g9 g
Cornstarch (coating)30 g1150 g28 g0 g
All‑purpose flour (coating)20 g732 g15 g0.2 g
Egg (beat, for coating)15 g222 g0.2 g1.5 g
Vegetable oil (absorbed during deep‑fry)25 g2250 g0 g25 g
Sauce mix (soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin, garlic, ginger, chili)80 g702 g23 g0.3 g
Green onions (garnish)10 g50.3 g1 g0 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 512 calories per 1 serving.

How much protein is in general tso chicken?

General Tso Chicken provides about 26 g of protein per 1 serving.

Is general tso chicken healthy?

On the plus side, it is high in protein. Watch the sodium 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.