Blood Sugar Impact of General Tso's 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 235.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 54.0g |
| Sugars | 22.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g |
| Protein | 11.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 235.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.9g 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:
RICE & VEGETABLES: RICE (RICE, WATER), BROCCOLI, CARROTS, WATER CHESTNUTS, RED BELL PEPPERS. SAUCE: SUGAR, WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CHILI GARLIC SAUCE (SALTED CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC, WHITE SUGAR, RICE VINEGAR, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ACETIC ACID), SPICES, DRIED GARLIC, SESAME OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CARAMEL (COLOR) AND SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE). CHICKEN: CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Ingredient Analysis
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RICE & VEGETABLES: RICE (RICE, WATER), BROCCOLI, CARROTS, WATER CHESTNUTS, RED BELL PEPPERS. SAUCE: SUGAR, WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CHILI GARLIC SAUCE (SALTED CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC, WHITE SUGAR, RICE VINEGAR, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ACETIC ACID), SPICES, DRIED GARLIC, SESAME OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CARAMEL (COLOR) AND SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE). CHICKEN: CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE.
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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General Tso's Chicken is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
General Tso's Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Tso's Chicken contains 23.0g carbs, 9.4g sugars, 0.9g fiber, and 4.7g 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 Tso's Chicken into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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