How many carbs are in general tso chicken?
1 cup of general tso chicken contains about 35g of carbohydrate, 33.7g net carbs after subtracting 1.3g of fiber, 18.8g of protein, and 431 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (146g) | 35g | 1.3g | 33.7g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 24g | 0.9g | 23.1g |
Net carbs in general tso chicken
1 cup of general tso chicken contains 33.7g of net carbs — total carbs (35g) minus dietary fiber (1.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for general tso chicken (per 100g)
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 11.6g
- Protein: 12.9g
- Fat: 16.4g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342238). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in general tso chicken?
1 cup of general tso chicken contains about 35g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 33.7g.
How many net carbs are in general tso chicken?
Net carbs in 1 cup of general tso chicken are about 33.7g — that is total carbs (35g) minus dietary fiber (1.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is general tso chicken good for diabetics?
General Tso chicken contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is general tso chicken keto-friendly?
Whether general tso chicken fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 33.7g of net carbs.