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Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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 | 0.9 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Niacin | 3.6 MG | 22% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 MG | 20% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Folate, total | 10 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 66.1 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.2 UG | 8% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 75 UG | 8% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.1 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 24.4 UG | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 14 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 130 MG | 10% | |
| Potassium, K | 209 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 553 MG | 24% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 MG | 10% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.1 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 14.5g per 100g.
- Good source of Sodium, Na (24% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (31% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (22% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (20% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (20% DV).
About Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken
Orange chicken, the American-Chinese staple, is fried chicken coated in a sticky, citrus-sweet sauce. The result is high in carbs from the breading and sauce combined, moderate in fat, and carries reasonable protein from the chicken underneath. It's satisfying and crowd-pleasing, but nutritionally it sits firmly in the treat category. The orange flavor is more candy than citrus in most versions.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken include Selenium, Se (31% DV) , Sodium, Na (24% DV) , Niacin (22% DV) , Pantothenic acid (20% DV) , and Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 262 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken gets 22% of its calories from protein, 34% from carbohydrates, and 44% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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