Blood Sugar Impact of General Tsos 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 140.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 12.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
LO MEIN NOODLES (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, 100% FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL YELLOW COLOR [ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT {COLOR}, TURMERIC {COLOR}, ORGANIC RICE CONCENTRATE]), GENERAL TSO SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], TOMATO PASTE, GARLIC [WATER, GARLIC], CORN STARCH, GINGER, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, DRIED CHILI PEPPER, DEHYDRATED GARLIC), CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT (BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, PAPRIKA. BREADED WITH [ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR {ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, LEAVENING {SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE}, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN PROTEIN, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, PAPRIKA, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA]), RED BELL PEPPER, CARROT, SCALLION.
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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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๐
Acidifier
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VINEGAR
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
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โฌ
Filler
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MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
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๐ฟ
Natural
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SALT
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๐งช
Preservative
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VINEGAR
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๐ญ
Processed
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MALTODEXTRIN
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
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MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
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Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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General Tsos Chicken is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 78.7.
General Tsos Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 78.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Tsos Chicken contains 30.0g carbs, 8.6g sugars, 1.4g fiber, and 5.7g 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 Tsos 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 Tsos Chicken compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the other deli category for alternatives.