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General Tso's Chicken 6 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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General Tso's Chicken 6 Recipe

General Tso's Chicken 6 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 6.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 27.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 59, for General Tso's Chicken 6, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein53%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A164.3 IU3.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol6.5 mcg
Vitamin C3.2 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.9 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin8.4 mg42.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.65 mg32.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate9.7 mcg2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg13%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.3 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.65 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.6 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus170.1 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium331.2 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium484.6 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Zinc0.65 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium24 mcg34.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.32 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.7 g
Sucrose1.3 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.9 g35.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine1.3 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.71 g3.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.6 g
Water70.8 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.8 mg 21.9%

Sodium 746.3 mg 31.1%

Total Carbohydrates 6.1 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 27.6 g 55.2%

Vitamin A 5.1% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 2.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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