Sesame Chicken Nutrition Facts

Sesame Chicken, per 1 cup, contains 508 calories, 28 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates, and 24 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

High proteinHigh in sugar

22% protein   35% carbs   43% fat

  • Protein density. About 5.5 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein source.
  • Stands out for. Niacin (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (32% DV), Selenium (27% DV), Manganese (26% DV), Phosphorus (21% DV).
  • Best for. high-protein & muscle-building diets.
  • Go easy if. you are watching sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 cup

Calories508
Total fat24 g37%
Saturated fat4.5 g23%
Trans fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat5.2 g
Monounsaturated fat13 g
Cholesterol90 mg30%
Sodium780 mg34%
Total carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Total sugars22 g
Added sugars19 g
Protein28 g56%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A45 mcg
Vitamin C5 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2.5 mg
Vitamin K12 mcg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin7.5 mg
Vitamin B60.6 mg
Folate30 mcg
Vitamin B120.8 mcg
Calcium55 mg5%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus260 mg
Potassium420 mg9%
Zinc1.5 mg
Selenium15 mcg
Copper0.2 mg
Manganese0.6 mg

Dietary

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

Allergens

Contains

soysesamewheategg

May contain

peanutstree nuts

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Chicken thigh (skinless, boneless)120 g21022 g0 g12 g
Wheat flour (for batter)30 g1103 g22 g0.3 g
Cornstarch (batter)15 g550.2 g13 g0 g
Egg (beaten)10 g141.2 g0.1 g0.9 g
Vegetable oil (absorbed during frying)25 g2250 g0 g25 g
Sesame seeds (toasted)8 g451.6 g2 g3.8 g
Soy sauce (reduced‑sodium)20 g102 g1 g0 g
Honey15 g450 g12 g0 g
Rice vinegar5 g20 g0.5 g0 g
Garlic (minced)5 g70.3 g1.5 g0 g
Ginger (minced)5 g40.1 g0.9 g0 g
Corn syrup (or granulated sugar)8 g310 g8 g0 g
Green onions (scallion)5 g20.2 g0.5 g0 g

About sesame chicken

Sesame Chicken is battered fried chicken glazed in a sweet sesame 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 sesame chicken?

Sesame Chicken has about 508 calories per 1 cup.

How much protein is in sesame chicken?

Sesame Chicken provides about 28 g of protein per 1 cup.

Is sesame chicken healthy?

On the plus side, it is high in protein.

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