Calories in
restaurant, chinese, orange chicken
262 kcal per 100 g Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 262 calories per 100 grams, or about 165 calories per 3 pieces. Per 100 g it provides 14.5 g protein, 22.5 g carbohydrate and 12.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 34% carbohydrate, 22% protein, 44% 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 | 648.0 g | 1,698 | 93.7 g | 145.5 g | 82.2 g |
| 3 pieces | 63.0 g | 165 | 9.1 g | 14.1 g | 8.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 pieces
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 262 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 14.5 g | 9.1 g |
| Total fat | 12.7 g | 8.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 13.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Sodium | 553.0 mg | 348.4 mg |
| Potassium | 209.0 mg | 131.7 mg |
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | 8.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 75.0 µg | 47.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg | 38.4 mg |
| Water | 48.4 g | 30.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167679). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How restaurant, chinese, orange chicken compares
Among the 27 restaurant foods items on this site, restaurant, chinese, orange chicken ranks 10 of 27 by calorie density, against a category average of 213 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 23% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.5 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 pieces (165 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 34 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, orange chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 262 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 165 calories per 3 pieces. It also provides 14.5 g of protein, 22.5 g of carbohydrate and 12.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of restaurant, chinese, orange chicken?
By calories, restaurant, chinese, orange chicken is roughly 34% carbohydrate, 22% protein and 44% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 pieces?
About 34 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, orange 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, orange chicken". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.