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Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.6 MG | 2% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Niacin | 2.9 MG | 18% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Folate, total | 11 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 41.5 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.2 UG | 9% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.2 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 38.2 UG | 32% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 6% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 127 MG | 10% | |
| Potassium, K | 201 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 435 MG | 19% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 12% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.4 UG | 26% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 12.9g per 100g.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (26% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (32% DV).
About Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken
General Tso's chicken is fried, sauced, and unapologetically indulgent. The chicken pieces are coated and deep-fried, then tossed in a sweet, spicy, garlicky brown sauce that drives the carbohydrate count up considerably. Fat is substantial, protein is moderate. It's a dish built around flavor intensity rather than nutrition, and it delivers on that promise reliably.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (32% DV) , and Selenium, Se (26% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 295 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken gets 17% of its calories from protein, 33% from carbohydrates, and 50% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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