Calories in General Tso's Chicken, Crispy Tempura

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (166.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 290.5
  • Total Fat 12.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 39.8 mg
  • Sodium 1200.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 31.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 16.0 g
  • Protein 17.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 199.2 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 2.3 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 39.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.1 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

With 290.5 calories per serving (1 Serving (166.0g)), General Tso's Chicken, Crispy Tempura is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 31.0g per serving (41.3% of calories), of which 16.0g are sugars. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1200.2mg of sodium (52% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ 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

Tempura Chicken (chicken White Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Cornstarch, Contains 2% or Less of: Potato Starch, Salt, Wine Vinegar, Vegetable Oil, Yeast Extract, Baking Soda, Eggs, Spices, Soy Sauce (water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Alcohol), Honey. Fried in Vegetable Oil), Sauce (water, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce (water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol, Vinegar, Lactic Acid), Miso (soybeans, Rice, Salt, Koji), Wine Vinegar, Corn Starch, Molasses, Contains 2% or Less of: White Wine (wine, Salt), Garlic, Red Chili Peppers, Ginger, Potassium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Spices, Sweet Potatoes).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories290.5 kcal14.5%
Total Fat12.0 g15%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol39.8 mg13%
Sodium1200.2 mg52% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate31.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein17.0 g34% ✅
Vitamin C2.3 mg3%
Calcium39.8 mg3%
Iron1.1 mg6%

* 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 Chicken, Crispy Tempura accounts for 14.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 41.3% of the calories.

Fat 36%
Carbs 41.3%
Protein 22.7%
Fat 36% Carbs 41.3% Protein 22.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 290.5 calories in General Tso's Chicken, Crispy Tempura? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 22.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 50.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 31.8 min
HIIT 26.9 min
MMA 22.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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