General Tso Chicken home made has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 17.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.4 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 low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing General Tso Chicken home made has been given a composite ranking of 63, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 42% | |
Calories from Fat | 29% | |
Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 25 IU | 0.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 2.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.6 mg | 5.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.2% | ||
Niacin | 12.8 mg | 64% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.63 mg | 31.5% | ||
Folate | 4.4 mcg | 1.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.44 mcg | 7.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.94 mg | 9.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 13 mg | 1.3% | ||
Iron | 0.83 mg | 4.6% | ||
Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% | ||
Phosphorus | 224 mg | 22.4% | ||
Potassium | 291.7 mg | 8.3% | ||
Sodium | 248.1 mg | 10.3% | ||
Zinc | 0.92 mg | 6.1% | ||
Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.4% | ||
Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1.1% | ||
Selenium | 20.4 mcg | 29.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 5.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 7.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.4 g | 52.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.2 g | 12.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.2 g 12.6%
Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 66.4 mg 22.1%
Sodium 248.1 mg 10.3%
Total Carbohydrates 17.7 g 5.9%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 7.2 g
Protein 26.4 g 52.8%
Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C 2.3%
Calcium 1.3% Iron 4.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 26.7 g | Carbs 22.2 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 27.1 g | Carbs 31.8 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 420
Protein 39.1 g | Carbs 33.1 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 26.7 g | Carbs 1.5 g | Fat 14.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 308
Protein 27.1 g | Carbs 27.5 g | Fat 13.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 422
Protein 23.6 g | Carbs 25.3 g | Fat 26.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 19
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 619
Protein 23.4 g | Carbs 92.9 g | Fat 15.7 g