1 serving (100 grams) contains 165 calories, 31.0 grams of protein, 3.6 grams of fat, and 0.0 grams of carbohydrates.
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Nutrition Information
Calories |
392.9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202.4 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 176.2 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0 g | ||
| protein | 73.8 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.9 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 26.2 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 609.5 mg | 12% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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About General so chicken
General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in American-Chinese cuisine, celebrated for its crispy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. The dish consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken, typically coated in a cornstarch batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. These are then tossed in a glossy sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. While General Tso's Chicken is flavorful and satisfying, it isn’t considered a health-conscious choice due to its deep-fried preparation and high sugar content in the sauce. The dish is calorie-dense and contains significant amounts of sodium and fat. However, it does provide protein from the chicken. Healthier versions can be prepared by baking or stir-frying the chicken and modifying the sauce to reduce sugar and sodium. The origins of this dish trace back to Chinese-American restaurants, inspired more by American tastes than traditional Chinese culinary practices.
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Daily value percentages based on FDA guidelines. Nutrient recommendations from NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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