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Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour 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 | 2.4 MG | 3% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 3.7 MG | 23% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 11% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 15% | |
| Folate, total | 11 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 24.2 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.8 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 22.5 UG | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 45 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 135 MG | 11% | |
| Potassium, K | 158 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 246 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.5 UG | 21% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 10.1g per 100g.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (21% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (23% DV).
About Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour chicken
Sweet and sour chicken from a Chinese restaurant involves battered, fried chicken pieces tossed in a sauce built primarily on sugar and vinegar. The result is fairly high in carbs from both the batter and the sweet sauce, with moderate fat from frying. The chicken provides protein, but the dish as a whole skews toward sugar-forward rather than lean. Popular for a reason, though not a nutritious standout.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour chicken include Niacin (23% DV) , and Selenium, Se (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 250 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour chicken gets 16% of its calories from protein, 38% from carbohydrates, and 46% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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