How many carbs are in kung pao chicken?
1 cup of kung pao chicken contains about 11.1g of carbohydrate, 8.7g net carbs after subtracting 2.4g of fiber, 15.8g of protein, and 209 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (162g) | 11.1g | 2.4g | 8.7g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 6.9g | 1.5g | 5.4g |
Net carbs in kung pao chicken
1 cup of kung pao chicken contains 8.7g of net carbs — total carbs (11.1g) minus dietary fiber (2.4g). 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 kung pao chicken (per 100g)
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6.9g
- Dietary fiber: 1.5g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 9.8g
- Fat: 7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342240). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in kung pao chicken?
1 cup of kung pao chicken contains about 11.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 2.4g of fiber, the net carbs are about 8.7g.
How many net carbs are in kung pao chicken?
Net carbs in 1 cup of kung pao chicken are about 8.7g — that is total carbs (11.1g) minus dietary fiber (2.4g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is kung pao chicken good for diabetics?
Kung pao 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 kung pao chicken keto-friendly?
Whether kung pao chicken fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 8.7g of net carbs.