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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

11%
225 kcal Calories
22%
10.8 g Protein
7%
19.2 g Carbs
15%
11.8 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 22/100

How many beneficial nutrients Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Niacin (B3)23% Selenium23% Protein22% Vitamin K20% Vitamin B614% Pantothenic Acid (B5)10% Phosphorus10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate19.2 g
7%
Dietary Fiber1.1 g
4%
Starch10.3 g—
Total Sugars8.7 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat11.8 g
15%
Saturated Fat1.9 g
10%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat5.8 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids630.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids5,074.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein10.8 g
22%
Histidine331.0 mg—
Isoleucine488.0 mg—
Leucine888.0 mg—
Lysine870.0 mg—
Methionine300.0 mg—
Phenylalanine434.0 mg—
Threonine466.0 mg—
Tryptophan128.0 mg—
Valine518.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)3.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C2.5 mg
3%
Vitamin D0.1 mcg
1%
Vitamin E1.3 mg
8%
Vitamin K24.4 mcg
20%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin (B3)3.7 mg
23%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Folate (B9)11.0 mcg
3%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg
5%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 mg
10%
Choline28.6 mg
5%
Betaine7.5 mg—
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium39.0 mg
3%
Iron1.3 mg
7%
Magnesium15.0 mg
4%
Phosphorus129.0 mg
10%
Potassium155.0 mg
3%
Sodium243.0 mg
11%
Zinc0.5 mg
5%
Copper0.0 mg
4%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium12.9 mcg
23%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol32.0 mg
11%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash1.2 g—

About Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken

Lemon chicken is a takeout favorite built on contrast: pieces of chicken are battered and fried until crisp, then coated in a bright, glossy lemon sauce that is as sweet as it is tart. The crunch of the coating and the sugary citrus glaze are what make it so popular — and also what set it apart from a simple piece of grilled chicken.

At about 226 calories per 100 grams, it carries roughly 11 grams of protein from the chicken, around 12 grams of fat from the batter and frying, and about 19 grams of carbohydrate — close to 9 grams of which is sugar from the lemon sauce. Sodium is fairly moderate for takeout at around 243 milligrams per 100 grams, and cholesterol sits near 32 milligrams. The sweet glaze, not the chicken itself, is where most of the extra calories hide.

If you enjoy lemon chicken, it helps to remember that a restaurant portion is several hundred grams and usually comes with rice, so the sugar and calories add up fast. Asking for the sauce on the side, pairing it with steamed rather than fried rice, and adding a vegetable side are easy ways to keep the dish closer to the lean protein it started as.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken?

There are 225 calories in 100 g of Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken, or about 164 calories in 3 pieces (73 g).

How much protein is in Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken?

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken?

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken has 19.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken?

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken provides 11.8 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken a good source of?

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) (23% DV), Selenium (23% DV), Protein (22% DV) and Vitamin K (20% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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