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Nutritional Profile of General Tso Chicken - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 59 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for General Tso Chicken.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for nine nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of General Tso Chicken
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of General Tso Chicken
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of General Tso Chicken
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of General Tso Chicken
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of General Tso Chicken
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of General Tso Chicken
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: General Tso Chicken
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 24 g | 6.8 g | 160 | 960 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 900 mg | 255.1 mg | 52 | 250 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 11.6 g | 3.3 g | 34 | 736 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 220 | 1152 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 30 | 374 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.8 g | 782.4 mg | 294 | 1262 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 16.4 g | 4.6 g | 61 | 528 |
| Saturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 206 | 451 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 207 | 531 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 112 | 396 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 246 | 707 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 493 | 1121 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.9 g | 544.3 mg | 171 | 1007 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 681 mg | 193.1 mg | 257 | 1012 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 33 | 204 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 217 | 1153 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 187 mg | 53 mg | 167 | 796 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 63 | 402 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 99 | 417 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 34 | 191 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 82 | 332 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 36 | 234 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 6.5 g | 1.9 g | 28 | 389 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 845 mg | 239.6 mg | 26 | 233 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 26 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 3.7 g | 105 | 531 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 135 | 440 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 88 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 118 | 381 |
| Folic Acid | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 77 | 260 |
| Niacin | 2.9 mg | 808 µg | 228 | 1118 |
| Riboflavin | 118 µg | 33.5 µg | 221 | 693 |
| Thiamin | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 341 | 857 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 183 | 708 |
| Vitamin B6 | 202 µg | 57.3 µg | 161 | 779 |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 213 | 607 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 228 | 462 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.2 mg | 343 µg | 123 | 522 |
| beta-Carotene | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 445 | 1129 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 60 | 176 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 99 µg | 28.1 µg | 326 | 935 |
| Lycopene | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 391 | 766 |
| Phylloquinone | 38.2 µg | 10.8 µg | 112 | 557 |
| Retinol | 7 µg | 2 µg | 139 | 474 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 221 | 702 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 40 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 235 | 539 |
| Copper, Cu | 46 µg | 13 µg | 211 | 803 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg | 328.9 µg | 186 | 805 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 72 | 342 |
| Phosphorus, P | 127 mg | 36 mg | 181 | 537 |
| Potassium, K | 201 mg | 57 mg | 216 | 697 |
| Selenium, Se | 14.4 µg | 4.1 µg | 197 | 547 |
| Sodium, Na | 435 mg | 123.3 mg | 253 | 714 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg | 368.5 µg | 169 | 783 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 15 mg | 88 | 328 |
| Choline | 41.5 mg | 11.8 mg | 231 | 742 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 45.2 g | 12.8 g | 537 | 1734 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 295 kcal | 83.6 kcal | 73 | 393 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of General Tso Chicken
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 146.0 g | 5.1 oz |
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