What is General Tso Chicken?

General Tso Chicken is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 94.0.

How does General Tso Chicken affect blood sugar?

General Tso Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 94.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.

What are the nutritional facts for General Tso Chicken?

General Tso Chicken contains 18.0g carbs, 2.8g sugars, 1.1g fiber, and 6.0g protein per 100g.

Is General Tso Chicken suitable for diabetics?

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.

How can I use General Tso Chicken in meal planning?

Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating General Tso Chicken into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.

How does General Tso Chicken compare to other foods?

Use our comparison tool to see how General Tso Chicken compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.

Frozen Dinners & Entrees Star Markets Co. Branded

Blood Sugar Impact of General Tso Chicken

General Tso Chicken

contains 18.0g carbs per 100g with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 94. Learn detailed nutrition facts for this frozen dinners & entrees to make informed diabetic food choices.

Grams

per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 283.0g serving

General tso chicken contains 51.0g of carbs, 8.0g of sugar, 17.0g of protein, 12.0g of fat, and 3.1g of fiber per 283.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	51.0g
Sugars	8.0g
Fiber	3.1g
Protein	17.0g
Fat	12.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:

General tso chicken contains 18.0g of carbs, 2.8g of sugar, and 1.1g of fiber per 283.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

Community Blood Sugar Response

Real people share how this food actually affected their blood sugar levels.

Serving size 283.0 Gg

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.0g 15%

Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%

Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 39.6mg 13%

Sodium 789.6mg 34%

Total Carbohydrates 51.0g 19%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%

Total Sugars 8.0g

* 39.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 17.0g 34%

Calcium 39.6mg 3%

Iron 0.7mg 4%

Potassium 260.4mg 6%

* 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: WATER, BASMATI RICE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, GINGER, GARLIC AND SPICES. GRAVY: WATER, WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, PEPPERS (GREEN AND RED), UNBLEACHED ALL PURPOSE FLOUR (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR), BROCCOLI FLORETS, GLUTEN FREE TAMARI SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEAN AND SALT), HONEY, GINGER, GARLIC, EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, GREEN ONIONS, SESAME SEEDS, SPICE, CORN STARCH, SESAME OIL AND XANTHAN GUM.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin D 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV

Iron 1% DV

Potassium 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Star Markets Co.

Data Source Branded

Data Quality Score 71/100

Quality Tier Medium

USDA Food Record ID 2488561