Is orange chicken keto?
Orange chicken
Battered, fried chicken in a sugary glaze — about 33 g net carbs per serving. Steamed or stir-fried dishes with sauce on the side are better picks.
Nutrition per serving
1 entrée (about 1 cup) · 150 g- Net carbs
- 33g
- Calories
- 393kcal
- Protein
- 22g
- Fat
- 19g
- Total carbs
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 1.2 g
About 23 g of orange chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 262 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 34 g | 22 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Net carbs | 33 g | 22 g |
| Sugars | 20 g | 14 g |
| Protein | 22 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 13 g |
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Better keto swaps for orange chicken
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Frequently asked questions
Is orange chicken keto?
No — orange chicken is not keto-friendly. Battered, fried chicken in a sugary glaze — about 33 g net carbs per serving. Steamed or stir-fried dishes with sauce on the side are better picks.
How many net carbs are in orange chicken?
1 entrée (about 1 cup) (150 g) of orange chicken has about 33 g net carbs (34 g total carbs minus 1.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 22 g net carbs.
How much orange chicken can I eat on keto?
About 23 g of orange chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 163% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for orange chicken?
Try chicken thighs (skin-on), tamari, broccoli. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
