General Tso's Chicken without Rice, Chinese Restaurant
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 128.35 g | 47% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 123.53 g | 50% |
| Sugars | 62.06 g | 177% |
| Added Sugars | No data | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.81 g | 17% |
| Protein | 69.02 g | 138% |
| Total Fat | 87.53 g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.77 g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.75 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 40.13 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0.48 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 283.55 mg | 95% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 56.4 mcg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.56 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2327.25 mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 1075.35 mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 64.2 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 96.3 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 6.21 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 6.96 mg | 63% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
10%
Vitamin D
4%
Vitamin E
43%
Vitamin K
170%
Vitamin B1
12%
Vitamin B2
49%
Vitamin B3
95%
Vitamin B5
66%
Vitamin B6
64%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
20%
Vitamin B12
49%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
5%
Iron
34%
Magnesium
23%
Phosphorus
54%
Potassium
23%
Sodium
101%
Zinc
63%
Copper
27%
Manganese
17%
Selenium
140%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
187%
Isoleucine
227%
Valine
193%
Lysine
219%
Tryptophan
217%
Threonine
211%
Phenylalanine
261%
Methionine
267%
Histidine
182%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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FAQ
Yes. General Tso’s chicken without rice still has a lot of sugar, mostly from the sweet sauce and the fried coating. Even without rice, there is 62g of sugar just from 1 order of the dish.
General Tso’s chicken is high in calories as the cooking of the dish (batter, frying and the coating with sweet sauce) results in many of the calories coming from fat. In fact, with 87.53 g fat, 128.35 g carbs, and 69.02 g protein, fat is especially calorie dense, at about 9 calories per gram, so the 87.53 g fat alone contributes roughly 788 calories.
No. General Tso’s chicken without rice is not healthy. Despite being high in protein with almost 70g of protein per order, its still extremely high in fat, calories, sugar, cholesterol and sodium, specifically 1578 calories, 62.14 g sugar, 87.53 g fat, 283.55 mg cholesterol, and 2327.52 mg sodium.
1 order of Chinese restaurant General Tso’s chicken without rice has 1578 calories. It also has 128.35 g carbs, 69.02 g protein, and 87.53 g fat.
Food Health: Research and Evidence
Scientific research and expert reviews suggest that certain components in infant formula, such as specific fats and nutrients, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and improved blood sugar control in infants.
1. Food Health: Research and Evidence
Source: SpringerLink, 2024
Summary: Scientific research and expert reviews suggest that certain components in infant formula, such as specific fats and nutrients, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and improved blood sugar control in infants.
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2. Food Health: Research and Evidence
Source: SpringerLink, 2024
Summary: Scientific research and expert reviews suggest that certain components in infant formula, such as specific fats and nutrients, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and improved blood sugar control in infants.
Read More: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-024-00561-9
