Is kung pao chicken keto?
Kung pao chicken
One of the lower-carb takeout picks at about 9 g net carbs per cup, since the chicken isn't breaded. Skip the rice and ask for light sauce.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup · 162 g- Net carbs
- 8.7g
- Calories
- 209kcal
- Protein
- 16g
- Fat
- 11g
- Total carbs
- 11 g
- Fiber
- 2.4 g
About 92.6 g of kung pao chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 57% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 11 g | 6.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Net carbs | 8.7 g | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 3 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 9.8 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 7 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is kung pao chicken keto?
Kung pao chicken can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. One of the lower-carb takeout picks at about 9 g net carbs per cup, since the chicken isn't breaded. Skip the rice and ask for light sauce.
How many net carbs are in kung pao chicken?
1 cup (162 g) of kung pao chicken has about 8.7 g net carbs (11 g total carbs minus 2.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 5.4 g net carbs.
How much kung pao chicken can I eat on keto?
About 92.6 g of kung pao chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 57% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 43% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for kung pao chicken?
Try chicken thighs (skin-on), peanuts, tamari. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
