Is general tso's chicken keto?

General Tso's chicken

Not 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.

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
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 173%

About 21.6 g of general tso's chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for general tso's chicken
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories443 kcal295 kcal
Total carbohydrate36 g24 g
Dietary fiber1.4 g0.9 g
Net carbs35 g23 g
Sugars 17 g 12 g
Protein19 g13 g
Fat25 g16 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?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167675): Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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