Calories in General Tso chicken
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General Tso chicken contains 295 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (146 g) provides about 431 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 17% 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 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 26% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 295 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.4 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 435 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 11.6 g | |
| Protein C | 12.9 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 38.2 µg | 32% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.22 µg | 9% |
| Choline C | 41.5 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 127 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 201 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.046 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 14.4 µg | 26% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein12.9 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Fiber0.9 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1 g)
- Sugars11.6 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat16.4 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium435 mgin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.85 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 37 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 20 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 99 µg |
| Retinol C | 7 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 9 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.2 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 |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 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 |
| Ripe plantain meat pie, Puerto Rican style | 315 | 12.8 g | 22 g | 20.2 g |
| Fast foods, griddle cake sandwich, egg, cheese, and sausage | 291 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
| Orange chicken | 262 | 14.5 g | 22.5 g | 12.7 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken | 262 | 14.5 g | 22.5 g | 12.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in general Tso chicken?
100 g of general Tso chicken has 295 kcal. 1 cup (146 g): about 431 kcal.
Is general Tso chicken high in protein?
General Tso chicken contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.8 g in 1 cup (146 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in general Tso chicken?
General Tso chicken has 24 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 11.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in general Tso chicken?
General Tso chicken contains 16.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does general Tso chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (32% DV), selenium (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (18% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in general Tso chicken?
100 g contains 435 mg of sodium, 19% 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 2706794. 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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