General tso's sauce
General tso's sauce by Kingston Marketing Co provides 233 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 306% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233 kcal | 35 kcal | 194 +20% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g | 8 g | 3% | 16.1 +230% |
| Total sugars | 40 g | 6 g | 9.8 +306% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.8 −100% |
| Salt | 5 g | 0.8 g | 5.9 −15% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Sugar, water, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate [preservative]), corn syrup, red jalapeno peppers, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of: garlic, vinegar, salt, ginger, green onion, sesame seeds, sesame oil, acetic acid, paprika extract (color), xanthan gum, spices, citric acid.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (15 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011225088049
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in General tso's sauce?
General tso's sauce contains 233 kcal per 100 g and about 35 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (15 g)).
How much sugar is in General tso's sauce?
General tso's sauce has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is General tso's sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
What allergens does General tso's sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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