Calories in
restaurant, chinese, lemon chicken
252 kcal per 100 g Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken contains 252 calories per 100 grams, or about 184 calories per 3 pieces. Per 100 g it provides 11.9 g protein, 20.6 g carbohydrate and 13.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 33% carbohydrate, 19% protein, 48% 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 | 623.0 g | 1,570 | 74.0 g | 128.4 g | 84.4 g |
| 3 pieces | 73.0 g | 184 | 8.7 g | 15.0 g | 9.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 pieces
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 252 kcal | 184 kcal |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Total fat | 13.6 g | 9.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.0 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 15.0 g |
| Fibre | 1.0 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 8.2 g | 6.0 g |
| Sodium | 252.0 mg | 184.0 mg |
| Potassium | 161.0 mg | 117.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40.0 mg | 29.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 32.0 mg | 23.4 mg |
| Water | 52.7 g | 38.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167674). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How restaurant, chinese, lemon chicken compares
Among the 27 restaurant foods items on this site, restaurant, chinese, lemon chicken ranks 11 of 27 by calorie density, against a category average of 213 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 18% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 pieces (184 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 38 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, lemon chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken contains 252 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 184 calories per 3 pieces. It also provides 11.9 g of protein, 20.6 g of carbohydrate and 13.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of restaurant, chinese, lemon chicken?
By calories, restaurant, chinese, lemon chicken is roughly 33% carbohydrate, 19% protein and 48% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 pieces?
About 38 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, lemon 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, lemon chicken". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.