Calories in General Tso's Tofu

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (255.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 329.0
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 691.1 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 45.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.1 g
  • Sugars 15.0 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1999.2 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C 59.9 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 150.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 40.8 µg
  • Iron 2.7 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

At 329.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (255.0g)), General Tso's Tofu is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 45.0g per serving (56.4% of calories), with a good 4.1g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 691.1mg of sodium (30% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Fried Tofu (TOFU1 [water, SOYBEANS1, Calcium Sulfate And/or Calcium Chloride And/or Glucono Delta Lactone And/or Soy PROTEIN1], Cornstarch, Rice Flour, Canola OIL3), Brown RICE1, BROCCOLI1, Soy SAUCE2 (water, SOYBEANS2, Wheat, Salt, ALCOHOL1), Vegetable BROTH1 (water, VEGETABLES1 [CARROTS1, CELERY1, ONION1, TOMATO1], Salt, Yeast EXTRACT1, Cane SUGAR1, Soy SAUCE1 [water, SOYBEAN1, Salt, ALCOHOL1], MALTODEXTRIN1, Yeast Extract, Food STARCH1, Vegetable Juice CONCENTRATE1 [CARROTS1, CELERY1], Onion POWDER1, Garlic POWDER1, SPICES1, Natural Flavor), Cane SUGAR1, Red Bell Peppers, CORNSTARCH2, Rice Vinegar, Mirin (water, Rice, Koji [aspergillus Oryzae], Sugar, Water, Salt, Yeast Extract), Ginger (ginger Puree, Ginger Juice), Green Onions, Toasted Sesame Oil, Garlic, Canola OIL3, Crushed Red Chile Peppers.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for General Tso's Tofu. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of General Tso's Tofu contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories329.0 kcal16.4%
Total Fat11.0 g14%
Saturated Fat1.5 g8%
Sodium691.1 mg30% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate45.0 g16%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g15%
Protein10.0 g20%
Vitamin C59.9 mg67%
Calcium150.5 mg12%
Iron2.7 mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

General Tso's Tofu accounts for 16.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 56.4% of the calories.

Fat 31%
Carbs 56.4%
Fat 31% Carbs 56.4% Protein 12.5%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 329.0 calories in General Tso's Tofu? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 24.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 56.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 36.0 min
HIIT 30.5 min
Chopping Wood 50.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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