Is general tso's chicken keto?
General Tso's chicken
Fried, battered chicken in a sweet chili sauce: about 35 g net carbs per serving. Sesame chicken is similar or higher.
Nutrition per serving
1 entrée (about 1 cup) · 150 g- Net carbs
- 35g
- Calories
- 443kcal
- Protein
- 19g
- Fat
- 25g
- Total carbs
- 36 g
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
About 21.6 g of general tso's chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 443 kcal | 295 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 24 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Net carbs | 35 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 17 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 19 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 16 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is general tso's chicken keto?
No — general tso's chicken is not keto-friendly. Fried, battered chicken in a sweet chili sauce: about 35 g net carbs per serving. Sesame chicken is similar or higher.
How many net carbs are in general tso's chicken?
1 entrée (about 1 cup) (150 g) of general tso's chicken has about 35 g net carbs (36 g total carbs minus 1.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 23 g net carbs.
How much general tso's chicken can I eat on keto?
About 21.6 g of general tso's chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 173% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for general tso's chicken?
Try chicken thighs (skin-on), hot sauce, broccoli. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
