Is kung pao chicken keto?

Kung pao chicken

Limit / small portions 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.

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
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 43%

About 92.6 g of kung pao chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 57% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for kung pao chicken
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories209 kcal129 kcal
Total carbohydrate11 g6.9 g
Dietary fiber2.4 g1.5 g
Net carbs8.7 g5.4 g
Sugars 4.9 g 3 g
Protein16 g9.8 g
Fat11 g7 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?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167676): Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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