Calories in Sweet and sour chicken or turkey
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Sweet and sour chicken or turkey contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (252 g) provides about 630 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 144 kcal per 100 g across 70 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 21% of the Daily Value for selenium and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.9 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 11.5 g | |
| Protein C | 10.1 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 22.5 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.09 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 24.2 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 135 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 158 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.039 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 11.5 µg | 21% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 45%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.1 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Sugars11.5 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat12.6 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gabove the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium246 mgbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.51 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.77 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 138 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 134 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 37 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 93 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 52.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sweet and sour chicken or turkey
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet and sour chicken or turkey, without vegetables | 250 | 10.1 g | 23.9 g | 12.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour chicken | 250 | 10.1 g | 23.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Fast foods, griddle cake sandwich, egg, cheese, and bacon | 272 | 12 g | 26.2 g | 13.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 272 | 12 g | 26.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Egg sandwich on griddle/pancake | 242 | 8.3 g | 22.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken | 252 | 11.9 g | 20.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Corn dog | 250 | 8.6 g | 27 g | 12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sweet and sour chicken or turkey?
100 g of sweet and sour chicken or turkey has 250 kcal. 1 cup (252 g): about 630 kcal. 1 nugget (18 g): about 45 kcal.
Is sweet and sour chicken or turkey high in protein?
Sweet and sour chicken or turkey contains 10.1 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.5 g in 1 cup (252 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is below the median (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in sweet and sour chicken or turkey?
Sweet and sour chicken or turkey has 23.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 11.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sweet and sour chicken or turkey?
Sweet and sour chicken or turkey contains 12.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sweet and sour chicken or turkey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (23% DV), selenium (21% DV), Vitamin K (19% DV), Vitamin B6 (15% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sweet and sour chicken or turkey?
100 g contains 246 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706435. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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