Calories in General Tsos Chicken

With 250.6 calories per serving (1 Serving (140.0g)), General Tsos Chicken is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 42.0g per serving (66.1% of calories), of which 12.0g are sugars. One thing to note: a single serving contains 700.0mg of sodium (30% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

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

Lo Mein Noodles (enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, 100% Fully Refined Soybean Oil, Salt, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Natural Yellow Color [organic Maltodextrin, Annatto Extract {color}, Turmeric {color}, Organic Rice Concentrate]), General Tso Sauce (water, Sugar, Soy Sauce [water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Tomato Paste, Garlic [water, Garlic], Corn Starch, Ginger, White Distilled Vinegar, Dehydrated Onion, Dried Chili Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic), Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat (boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Contains 2% or Less of Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Paprika. Breaded with [enriched Bleached Wheat Flour {enriched with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Water, Natural Flavors, Salt, Leavening {sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate}, Contains 2% or Less of Dextrose, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten Protein, Yellow Corn Flour, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Green Bell Pepper Powder, Paprika, Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Extractives of Paprika]), Red Bell Pepper, Carrot, Scallion.

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. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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

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

General Tsos Chicken accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 66.1% of the calories.

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