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Sesame Chicken has an estimated glycemic index of 50 (range 45 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 14 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 350 calories, with 25 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat.
Chinese cuisine · Contains Sugar · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 8 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: chicken breast, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, green onions, cornstarch, black pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Pulled Noodles | 13 | 138 |
| Coconut Pudding | 12 | 300 |
| Corn Soup Chinese | 12 | 150 |
| Cashew Chicken | 11 | 400 |
| Har Gow | 11 | 150 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical sesame chicken recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 14, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical sesame chicken A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical sesame chicken in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
