Calories in General Tso's chicken (restaurant)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of General Tso's chicken (restaurant) contains 295 kcal, with 12.9 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrate and 16.4 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 serving, about 300 g — is roughly 885 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (300 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 295 kcal | 885 kcal |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 38.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 72 g |
| Sugars | 11.6 g | 34.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.9 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 16.4 g | 49.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 159 mg |
| Sodium | 435 mg | 1,305 mg |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 603 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 36 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 4.8 mg |
| Water | 45 g | 136 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 300 g | 885 | 38.7 g | 72 g | 49.1 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 74 | 3.2 g | 6 g | 4.1 g |
| 50 g | 148 | 6.5 g | 12 g | 8.2 g |
| 100 g | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 g |
| 150 g | 443 | 19.4 g | 36 g | 24.5 g |
| 200 g | 590 | 25.8 g | 48 g | 32.7 g |
| 250 g | 738 | 32.3 g | 60 g | 40.9 g |
| 300 g | 885 | 38.7 g | 72 g | 49.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For General Tso's chicken (restaurant) the split is:
- Protein: 12.9 g × 4 = 52 kcal — 18% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 24 g × 4 = 96 kcal — 33% of calories
- Fat: 16.4 g × 9 = 147 kcal — 50% of calories
- Most of the energy in General Tso's chicken (restaurant) comes from fat (50% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 70 g.
What actually changes the number
General Tso's chicken is 295 kcal per 100 g — battered, fried and glazed with a sugary sauce — and a restaurant serving of 300 g is nearly 900 kcal before rice. It is among the heaviest dishes on a Chinese-American menu.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of General Tso's chicken as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of General Tso's chicken?
100 g of General Tso's chicken (restaurant) contains 295 kcal (12.9 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 16.4 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of General Tso's chicken?
A typical serving of General Tso's chicken — 1 serving, about 300 g — has roughly 885 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in General Tso's chicken?
General Tso's chicken (restaurant): 12.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of General Tso's chicken equals 200 kcal?
At 295 kcal per 100 g, about 70 g of General Tso's chicken equals 200 kcal.
Can I track General Tso's chicken by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies General Tso's chicken on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 167675: "Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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