Calories in Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz

📏 Serving Size: 1 Meal (227g) (227.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 311.0
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 9.1 mg
  • Sodium 699.2 mg
  • Potassium 279.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 52.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.1 g
  • Sugars 16.0 g
  • Protein 9.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 499.4 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 12.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 40.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.7 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 311.0 calories per serving (1 Meal (227g) (227.0g)), Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 52.0g per serving (67.8% of calories), with a good 4.1g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 699.2mg 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

Rice Blend: Water, White Rice, Red Bell Peppers, Green Onions, Soybean Oil. Orange Sauce: Water, Orange Marmalade (high Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Orange Peel, Orange Juice, Citric Acid, Natural Fruit Pectin), Sugar, Soy Sauce (water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol, Vinegar, Lactic Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Rice Vinegar, Oyster Flavored Sauce (water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extractives [oyster, Water, Salt], Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color), Sesame Seed Oil, Garlic, Salt, Cooking Wine (white Wine, Natural Flavor, Salt), Ginger, Canola Oil, Chili Paste (red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, and Xanthan Gum), Red Pepper. Breaded Chicken Patties: Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Bread Crumbs (bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Spice, Extractives of Paprika), Textured Soy Flour, Batter Mix (yellow Corn Flour, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Spices, Sugar, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Modified Corn Starch, Garlic Powder, Guar Gum, Leavening (sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Soy Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Flavorings. Contains: Soy, Wheat.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Artificial Colours: Caramel Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Corn Starch, Pectin, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Autolyzed 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 Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories311.0 kcal15.5%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7%
Cholesterol9.1 mg3%
Sodium699.2 mg30% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate52.0 g19%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g15%
Protein9.0 g18%
Vitamin C12.0 mg13%
Calcium40.9 mg3%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Potassium279.2 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

Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz accounts for 15.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 67.8% of the calories.

Fat 20.5%
Carbs 67.8%
Fat 20.5% Carbs 67.8% Protein 11.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 311.0 calories in Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 23.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 53.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 34.0 min
HIIT 28.8 min
Running: 12 Minutes Per Mile 27.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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