Blood Sugar Impact of General Tso Chicken
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 255.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 47.0g |
| Sugars | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 34.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
COOKED LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE (WATER, LONG GRAIN RICE), WATER, RAISED WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT), RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, WATER CHESTNUTS, SOYA SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, RICE, SALT), ONIONS, OLIVE OIL, CHICKEN BASE (CHICKEN, SALT, POTATO FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARROT POWDER, TURMERIC), CORN STARCH, RICE VINEGAR (WATER, RICE), HONEY, GINGER PUREE (GINGER, WATER), SESAME OIL, SEASONING (VINEGAR, RED CHILLI PEPPERS, SALT), PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, OLIVE OIL) CRUSHED CHILI PEPPERS, GINGER POWDER, XANTHAN GUM.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
VINEGAR
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
JUICE CONCENTRATE*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
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GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
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|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
VINEGAR
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
General Tso Chicken is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 88.6.
General Tso Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 88.6. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Tso Chicken contains 18.4g carbs, 4.3g sugars, 0.8g fiber, and 5.1g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating General Tso Chicken into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how General Tso Chicken compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.