General tso's chicken

by Kahiki in Frozen foods Barcode 0054347260009
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

General tso's chicken by Kahiki provides 175 kcal per 100 g, with 9.6 g of sugars and 10.2 g of protein. That is 118% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category. Contains: eggs, gluten, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
7.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.2 g · Low
Sugars
9.6 g · Moderate
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cup (166 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 175 kcal 291 kcal 187 −6%
Total fat 7.2 g 12 g 15% 8.2 −12%
Saturated fat 1.2 g 2 g 10% 2.9 −59%
Carbohydrates 18.7 g 31 g 11% 20.1 −7%
Total sugars 9.6 g 16 g 4.4 +118%
Dietary fiber 0.6 g 1 g 4% 1.7 −64%
Protein 10.2 g 17 g 34% 7.9 +29%
Salt 1.8 g 3 g 1 +76%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories lower 50%
Sugars higher 10%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat lower 39%
Protein top 25%
Fiber top 82%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Tempura chicken (chicken white meat, water, wheat flour, cornstarch, contains 2% or less of: potato starch, salt, wine vinegar, vegetable oil, yeast extract, baking soda, eggs, spices, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol), honey. fried in vegetable oil), sauce (water, brown sugar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol, vinegar, lactic acid), miso (soybeans, rice, salt, koji), wine vinegar, corn starch, molasses, contains 2% or less of: white wine (wine, salt), garlic, red chili peppers, ginger, potassium chloride, xanthan gum, spices, sweet potatoes).

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenSoybeans

Additives 4

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 cup (166 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0054347260009

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in General tso's chicken?

General tso's chicken contains 175 kcal per 100 g and about 291 kcal per serving (1 cup (166 g)).

How much sugar is in General tso's chicken?

General tso's chicken has 9.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is General tso's chicken healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is General tso's chicken vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does General tso's chicken contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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