Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken Nutrition Facts
Restaurant-style Chinese lemon chicken is bright, tangy, and a little indulgent. The crispy coating and glossy sauce make it especially appealing when you’re craving takeout comfort.
Per serving, it has 252 calories, 13.6g fat, 20.6g carbs, and 11.9g protein. It also includes 1g fiber and 8.2g sugar, so it tastes fairly sweet.
The sweetness stands out most in the lemon sauce, balancing the savory chicken nicely. It’s a flavorful dish that feels satisfying without being too heavy.
Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken
Serving size: 100 g
Calories252kcal
Net Carbs19.6g
Protein11.9g
Fat13.6g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 19%
Carbs 33%
Fat 48%
What is this food made of?
Water 53%
Protein 12%
Carbs 21%
Fat 14%
Blood Sugar Index29Low
Inflammation Score6Low
PRAL Score5.83Acidic
Amino Acid Score48%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 252 | 13% | |
| Fat | 13.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat | 0.07 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | — | |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 mcg | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.3 mcg | 9% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 2.6 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5 mcg | 25% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 mcg | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 24.4 mcg | 20% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 mcg | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.1 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 mcg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central