Calories in orange 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 orange chicken (restaurant) contains 262 kcal, with 14.5 g of protein, 22.5 g of carbohydrate and 12.7 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 serving, about 300 g — is roughly 786 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (300 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 786 kcal |
| Protein | 14.5 g | 43.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.5 g | 67.4 g |
| Sugars | 13.6 g | 40.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 12.7 g | 38 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 183 mg |
| Sodium | 553 mg | 1,659 mg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 627 mg |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 42 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Water | 48 g | 145 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 300 g | 786 | 43.4 g | 67.4 g | 38 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 | 66 | 3.6 g | 5.6 g | 3.2 g |
| 50 g | 131 | 7.2 g | 11.2 g | 6.3 g |
| 100 g | 262 | 14.5 g | 22.5 g | 12.7 g |
| 150 g | 393 | 21.7 g | 33.7 g | 19 g |
| 200 g | 524 | 28.9 g | 44.9 g | 25.4 g |
| 250 g | 655 | 36.2 g | 56.2 g | 31.7 g |
| 300 g | 786 | 43.4 g | 67.4 g | 38 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 orange chicken (restaurant) the split is:
- Protein: 14.5 g × 4 = 58 kcal — 22% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 22.5 g × 4 = 90 kcal — 34% of calories
- Fat: 12.7 g × 9 = 114 kcal — 44% of calories
- The energy in orange chicken (restaurant) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- 13.6 g of its carbohydrate per 100 g is sugar.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 75 g.
What actually changes the number
Orange chicken is 262 kcal per 100 g and a restaurant portion is 700–800 kcal. Like General Tso's, the batter and sauce triple the calories of the chicken inside.
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 orange 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 orange chicken?
100 g of orange chicken (restaurant) contains 262 kcal (14.5 g protein, 22.5 g carbohydrate, 12.7 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of orange chicken?
A typical serving of orange chicken — 1 serving, about 300 g — has roughly 786 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in orange chicken?
Orange chicken (restaurant): 14.5 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 orange chicken equals 200 kcal?
At 262 kcal per 100 g, about 75 g of orange chicken equals 200 kcal.
Can I track orange chicken by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies orange 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 167679: "Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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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