USDA Standard Reference · Restaurant Foods

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167679, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

262
Caloriesmoderate density
14.5g
Proteinhigh · 29% DV
22.5g
Carbsmoderate · 8% DV
12.7g
Fatgood source · 16% DV
262 calories per 100g

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 262 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 14.5g of protein, 12.7g of fat, and 22.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 61% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken carries 14.5g of protein per 100g, more than 61% of USDA whole foods.

14.5g
protein per 100g
Top 39%
protein vs USDA whole foods
262
calories per 100g
13.6g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 262 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 14.5g of protein, 12.7g of fat, and 22.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.8g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken is catalogued there as FDC ID 167679, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Restaurant Foods" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Restaurant Foods group for context.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 3% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 262 % Daily Value* Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 61mg 20% Sodium 553mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3% Total Sugars 14g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 14g Vitamin D 5mcg 25% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 209mg 4% * 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

262
Calories per 100g

262 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%13of 2,000 kcal
262 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 14.5gF: 12.7gC: 22.5g
14.5g
Protein
29% DV
12.7g
Total Fat
16% DV
22.5g
Carbs
8% DV
0.8g
Fiber
3% DV
13.6g
Sugar
no FDA DV
553mg
Sodium
24% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

How Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken compares to Restaurant Foods

Per 100 g, against the average across all restaurant foods foods in USDA FoodData Central.

78% Higher in protein than 78% of restaurant foods on record.

Calories 19% above average
This food262 kcal
Category avg221 kcal
Protein 43% above average
This food14.5g
Category avg10.1g
Carbs 10% above average
This food22.5g
Category avg20.5g
Fat 14% above average
This food12.7g
Category avg11.1g

Category averages computed live across the USDA Restaurant Foods group. Compare against a specific food →

Where Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken ranks on protein

Its 14.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

14 Top 39% higher than 61% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Where Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken sits among Restaurant Foods

Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 114 Restaurant Foods foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken: 78th protein percentile, 67th calorie percentile among Restaurant Foods foods

025.250.475.5100.7025.951.977.8103.8Protein percentileCalorie percentileON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 56Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean): Protein percentile 31, Calorie percentile 56Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice: Protein percentile 8, Calorie percentile 38CRACKER BARREL, steak fries: Protein percentile 7, Calorie percentile 63DENNY'S, top sirloin steak: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 34Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat: Protein percentile 22, Calorie percentile 10Restaurant, Latino, arroz con leche (rice pudding): Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 18Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 29Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread): Protein percentile 47, Calorie percentile 99CRACKER BARREL, farm raised catfish platter: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 68DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 96Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 3Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken: Protein percentile 77, Calorie percentile 75APPLEBEE'S, mozzarella sticks: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 85Restaurant, family style, fried mozzarella sticks: Protein percentile 79, Calorie percentile 89T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 89DENNY'S, coleslaw: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 36Restaurant, family style, onion rings: Protein percentile 24, Calorie percentile 94ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice: Protein percentile 14, Calorie percentile 44Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 96APPLEBEE'S, 9 oz house sirloin steak: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 40T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu: Protein percentile 25, Calorie percentile 10Restaurant, family style, macaroni & cheese, from kids' menu: Protein percentile 29, Calorie percentile 19CRACKER BARREL, coleslaw: Protein percentile 2, Calorie percentile 33Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken: Protein percentile 78, Calorie percentile 67High-cal, low-proteinHigh-cal, high-proteinLow-cal, low-proteinLow-cal, high-protein
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken: 78th protein percentile, 67th calorie percentile among Restaurant Foods foods
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  • ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 56
  • Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean): Protein percentile 31, Calorie percentile 56
  • Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice: Protein percentile 8, Calorie percentile 38
  • CRACKER BARREL, steak fries: Protein percentile 7, Calorie percentile 63
  • DENNY'S, top sirloin steak: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 34
  • Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat: Protein percentile 22, Calorie percentile 10
  • Restaurant, Latino, arroz con leche (rice pudding): Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 18
  • Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 29
  • Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread): Protein percentile 47, Calorie percentile 99
  • CRACKER BARREL, farm raised catfish platter: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 68
  • DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 96
  • Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 3
  • Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken: Protein percentile 77, Calorie percentile 75
  • APPLEBEE'S, mozzarella sticks: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 85
  • Restaurant, family style, fried mozzarella sticks: Protein percentile 79, Calorie percentile 89
  • T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 89
  • DENNY'S, coleslaw: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 36
  • Restaurant, family style, onion rings: Protein percentile 24, Calorie percentile 94
  • ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice: Protein percentile 14, Calorie percentile 44
  • Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 96
  • APPLEBEE'S, 9 oz house sirloin steak: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 40
  • T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu: Protein percentile 25, Calorie percentile 10
  • Restaurant, family style, macaroni & cheese, from kids' menu: Protein percentile 29, Calorie percentile 19
  • CRACKER BARREL, coleslaw: Protein percentile 2, Calorie percentile 33
  • Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken: Protein percentile 78, Calorie percentile 67
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Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken ranks at the 78th percentile for protein and the 67th percentile for calories among Restaurant Foods foods (n=114).

  • ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: 72nd protein percentile, 56th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean): 31st protein percentile, 56th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice: 8th protein percentile, 38th calorie percentile
  • CRACKER BARREL, steak fries: 7th protein percentile, 63rd calorie percentile
  • DENNY'S, top sirloin steak: 96th protein percentile, 34th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat: 22nd protein percentile, 10th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Latino, arroz con leche (rice pudding): 6th protein percentile, 18th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork: 42nd protein percentile, 29th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread): 47th protein percentile, 99th calorie percentile
  • CRACKER BARREL, farm raised catfish platter: 95th protein percentile, 68th calorie percentile
  • DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu: 84th protein percentile, 96th calorie percentile
  • Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein: 38th protein percentile, 3rd calorie percentile

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 22.5 G
8%
Energy 262 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.80 G
3%
Protein 14.5 G
29%
Total Sugars 13.6 G
Total lipid (fat) 12.7 G
16%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Ash 2.0 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Energy 1096.0 kJ
Fructose 0.67 G
Galactose 0.00 G
Glucose 0.63 G
Lactose 0.00 G
Maltose 0.00 G
Starch 10.5 G
Sucrose 12.3 G
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 48.4 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Betaine 8 MG
Choline, total 66 MG
Folate, DFE 10.0 UG
Folate, food 10.0 UG
Folate, total 10.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 4 MG
Pantothenic acid 1 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.2 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 1 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 24.4 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 14 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
5%
Potassium, K 209 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 553 MG
24%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 5 IU
1%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 9.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 3.0 UG
Lycopene 25.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 20 MG
Manganese, Mn 0 MG
Phosphorus, P 130 MG
Retinol 74.0 UG
Selenium, Se 17.1 UG
Vitamin A, IU 264 IU
Vitamin A, RAE 75.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.1 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1 MG
Zinc, Zn 1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 61 MG
20%
Fatty acids, total saturated 2.4 G
12%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.05 G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 3.5 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 6.1 G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0.02 G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic 0.03 G
MUFA 14:1 0.00 G
MUFA 16:1 0.14 G
MUFA 16:1 c 0.14 G
MUFA 17:1 0.01 G
MUFA 18:1 3.3 G
MUFA 18:1 c 3.3 G
MUFA 20:1 0.04 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
MUFA 22:1 c 0.00 G
MUFA 24:1 c 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 5.3 G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs 0.01 G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c 5.3 G
PUFA 18:3 0.65 G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c 0.03 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c 0.01 G
PUFA 20:3 0.01 G
PUFA 20:4 0.07 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.01 G
SFA 10:0 0.01 G
SFA 12:0 0.00 G
SFA 14:0 0.02 G
SFA 15:0 0.00 G
SFA 16:0 1.6 G
SFA 17:0 0.01 G
SFA 18:0 0.68 G
SFA 20:0 0.04 G
SFA 22:0 0.04 G
SFA 24:0 0.01 G
SFA 4:0 0.00 G
SFA 6:0 0.00 G
SFA 8:0 0.01 G
TFA 16:1 t 0.00 G
TFA 18:1 t 0.02 G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined 0.03 G
TFA 22:1 t 0.00 G

Amino Acids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Alanine 0.78 G
Arginine 0.80 G
Aspartic acid 1.2 G
Cystine 0.16 G
Glutamic acid 2.5 G
Glycine 0.61 G
Histidine 0.36 G
Hydroxyproline 0.10 G
Isoleucine 0.58 G
Leucine 1.0 G
Lysine 1.1 G
Methionine 0.34 G
Phenylalanine 0.51 G
Proline 0.60 G
Serine 0.55 G
Threonine 0.58 G
Tryptophan 0.11 G
Tyrosine 0.32 G
Valine 0.61 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 81.0 UG
MUFA 15:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.62 G
PUFA 18:3i 0.00 G
PUFA 20:3 n-3 0.00 G
PUFA 20:3 n-6 0.01 G
PUFA 22:4 0.02 G
Tocopherol, beta 0 MG
Tocopherol, delta 2 MG
Tocopherol, gamma 4 MG
Tocotrienol, alpha 0 MG
Tocotrienol, beta 0 MG
Tocotrienol, delta 0 MG
Tocotrienol, gamma 0 MG

Key takeaways

  • Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken delivers 14.5g of protein per 100g, more than 61% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 262 calories per 100g - about at or above the restaurant foods average of 221. Compare restaurant foods

Nearby Foods

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 262 calories per 100g. It has 14.5g of protein, 12.7g of fat, and 22.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken?
Per 100g, Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken has 14.5g protein (22% of calories), 12.7g fat, and 22.5g carbs. Fiber: 0.8g. Sugar: 13.6g.
How much sodium is in Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 553mg of sodium per 100g, which is 24% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken high in fiber?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken contains 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 3% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken keto-friendly?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken has 22.5g of carbs per 100g (34% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken good for a diet?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken has 262 calories per 100g. Fat content: 12.7g.
How does Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken compare to other foods?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken provides 262 calories and 14.5g protein per 100g. That is 18 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the Restaurant Foods category.
What food group does Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken belong to?
Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken is classified under "Restaurant Foods" in the USDA FoodData Central database (FDC ID: 167679).

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Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167679) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

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