Blood Sugar Impact of General Tsao 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 142.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
| Protein | 11.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 142.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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:
CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT. BREADED, BATTERED AND PRE-DUSTED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALIUM PHOSPHATE], SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH, SPICES, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL), GENERAL TSAO'S SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE {LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% AS A PRESERVATIVE}], DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHILI PASTE [CHILI, SALT, DISTILL VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BISULFATE {AS A PRESERVATIVE}], SALT, GARLIC PUREE, GINGER PUREE, CRUST RED PEPPER).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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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 |
|---|---|
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🍋
Acidifier
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VINEGAR
|
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🍭
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
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|
🫧
Fat
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OIL*
|
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⬜
Filler
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STARCH*
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🍚
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
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🌿
Natural
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SALT
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|
🧪
Preservative
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VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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|
💦
Refined Fat
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OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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🔬
Synthetic
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BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
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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 Tsao Chicken is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 73.9.
General Tsao Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 73.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Tsao Chicken contains 26.8g carbs, 14.8g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 7.8g 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 Tsao 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 Tsao Chicken compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the other deli category for alternatives.