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General Tso'S Spicy Chicken

General Tso'S Spicy Chicken nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'meat'

Health ScoreModerate
60/100
Calories
135
Sugar
5g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

☠️ FATAL: Respiratory failure.
Ref: Pet Poison Helpline
⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Caution 🤰⚠️

🚫 BANNED: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Ref: Surgeon General
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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

🚫 ZERO TOLERANCE: Developmental damage. (CDC)

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Sesame

Recently added as the 9th Major Allergen in the US. Sesame is often hidden in 'natural flavors' or spice blends, making it dangerous for allergic individuals.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

Canola Oil

A highly processed industrial oil extracted using hexane solvents, bleached, and deodorized. High in Omega-6s which can promote inflammation if not balanced with Omega-3s.

Sunflower Oil

Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.

Full Ingredients List:

Vegetables: broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, onions. fried rice: water, rice, mirin (water, mirin [rice, alcohol, salt, enzyme, koji], sugar, lactic acid), soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, alcohol, wheat), canola oil, onions, ginger, sesame seed oil, sugar, kelp extract (kelp extract, dextrin, water, salt, alcohol, xanthan gum), garlic. general tso sauce: water, sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol, vinegar), sake (water, rice, salt), sugar, tapioca syrup, fructose, modified food starch, canola oil, contains 2% or less of the following: seasoning (flavor, potassium chloride, yeast, yeast extract, canola oil), citric acid, chicken broth, vinegar, sesame seeds, spices, garlic powder, xanthan gum. cooked breaded chicken breast nuggets: chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, corn starch, rice starch, contains 2% or less of the following: dextrose, salt, sunflower oil, rice flour, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), sea salt, seasoning (sea salt, turbinado sugar, sodium carbonate, natural flavoring), yellow corn flour, spices, sugar, yeast, extractives of paprika, yeast extract, xanthan gum. breading is set in vegetable oil.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (3.525641025641g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0.32051282051282g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (5.4487179487179g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.61698717948717g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is General Tso'S Spicy Chicken truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 60/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Sesame. Recently added as the 9th Major Allergen in the US. Sesame is often hidden in 'natural flavors' or spice blends, making it dangerous for allergic individuals. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 5g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 4g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, General Tso'S Spicy Chicken achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Tso'S Spicy Chicken healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 60/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is General Tso'S Spicy Chicken Vegan?
No. Contains 'meat'.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* 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.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 135 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Cycle
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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.