Calories in
restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken
295 kcal per 100 g Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken contains 295 calories per 100 grams, or about 156 calories per 3 pieces. Per 100 g it provides 12.9 g protein, 24.0 g carbohydrate and 16.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 33% carbohydrate, 18% protein, 50% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 order | 535.0 g | 1,578 | 69.0 g | 128.3 g | 87.5 g |
| 3 pieces | 53.0 g | 156 | 6.8 g | 12.7 g | 8.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 pieces
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 295 kcal | 156 kcal |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 6.8 g |
| Total fat | 16.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 12.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 11.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Sodium | 435.0 mg | 230.6 mg |
| Potassium | 201.0 mg | 106.5 mg |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 6.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11.0 µg | 5.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 53.0 mg | 28.1 mg |
| Water | 45.2 g | 23.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167675). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken compares
Among the 27 restaurant foods items on this site, restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken ranks 5 of 27 by calorie density, against a category average of 213 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 38% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 pieces (156 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken contains 295 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 156 calories per 3 pieces. It also provides 12.9 g of protein, 24.0 g of carbohydrate and 16.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken?
By calories, restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken is roughly 33% carbohydrate, 18% protein and 50% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 pieces?
About 32 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the restaurant, chinese, general tso's chicken I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.