Energy
middle half156 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Beef with gravy calories: 285 per 183 g
This exact USDA record reports 285 calories for 183 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 183 g
- Calories
- 285 kcal
- Protein
- 39.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 2.9 g
- Total fat
- 12.9 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 659 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 183 g
285calories
Beef with gravy
- Protein
- 39.5 g
- Carbs
- 2.9 g
- Fat
- 12.9 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 285 calories for USDA reference amount at 183 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 156 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 39.5 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 659 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled, representing 69.6% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 large patty with gravy answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 27–381 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706379: “Beef with gravy.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706379, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cubic inch, boneless, cooked” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch, boneless, cookedUSDA-listed household measure | 17 g | 27 kcal | 3.7 g | 0 g | 61 mg |
| 1 large patty with gravyUSDA-listed household measure | 158 g | 246 kcal | 34.1 g | 0 g | 569 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 244 g | 381 kcal | 52.7 g | 0 g | 878 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Meat mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 197 exact records in the Meat mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706379’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter21.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 8.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 6.4–12.1 g
Based on 197 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 197 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half360 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 316 mg
- Middle 50%
- 305–412 mg
Based on 197 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706379’s 183 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron3 mg
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium344 mg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium659 mg
≈ 29% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat4.7 g
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Beef with gravy,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706484 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cubic inch, boneless, cooked to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 17 g and 244 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 27 kcal to 381 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706484
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.7 g less dietary fiber than “Beef and noodles with gravy.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled supplies 69.6% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Beef with gravy” fits. Inspect FDC 2706484 when the exact wording “Beef and noodles with gravy” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Beef with gravy
- Exact source wording
- “Beef with gravy”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706379 · FNDDS 27112000
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Beef and noodles with gravy
- Exact source wording
- “Beef and noodles with gravy”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706484 · FNDDS 27212200
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked · Vegetable oil, NFS
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordBeef with gravy | 183 g285 kcal | 156 kcal | 21.6 g | 7.1 g | 0 g | 360 mg |
| Beef and noodles with gravy | 311 g432 kcal | 139 kcal | 7.7 g | 5.1 g | 0.7 g | 304 mg |
| Beef and rice with gravy | 277 g379 kcal | 137 kcal | 6.3 g | 5.1 g | 0.2 g | 315 mg |
| Beef stroganoff | 192 g288 kcal | 150 kcal | 10.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.7 g | 458 mg |
| Beef burgundy | 183 g271 kcal | 148 kcal | 18.5 g | 6 g | 0.8 g | 369 mg |
| Guisada, beef | 255 g293 kcal | 115 kcal | 10.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.5 g | 305 mg |
| Beef curry | 240 g271 kcal | 113 kcal | 7.6 g | 6.6 g | 1.4 g | 359 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706379: its source amount is 183 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706379, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
381 kcal
244 g
1 slice with gravy
101 kcal
65 g
1 small patty with gravy
129 kcal
83 g
1 medium patty with gravy
179 kcal
115 g
1 large patty with gravy
246 kcal
158 g
1 cubic inch, boneless, cooked
27 kcal
17 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706379, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
117.1 mg≈ 39% Daily ValueSodium
658.8 mg≈ 29% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706379’s 183 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706379 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 39.5 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706379 at 183 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 659 mg sodium, about 29% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 183 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal 156 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 39.5 g 21.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 2.9 g 1.6 g | 1% 1% |
| Total fat | 12.9 g 7.1 g | 17% 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0.2 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 658.8 mg 360 mg | 29% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g 2.6 g | 24% 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.5 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g 0.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 117.1 mg 64 mg | 39% 21% |
| Potassium | 344 mg 188 mg | 7% 4% |
| Calcium | 14.6 mg 8 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg 1.8 mg | 18% 10% |
| Magnesium | 27.5 mg 15 mg | 7% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 125.2 g 68.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706379, approximate percentages divide the displayed 183 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706379 to 3 source inputs totaling 100.6 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Beef with gravy” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled, Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.6 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiledUSDA ingredient 13893 · encyclopedia page available | 70 GM | 70 g | 69.6% |
| 2 | Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6119 · encyclopedia page available | 30 GM | 30 g | 29.8% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1.4 | 0.6 g | 0.6% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706379, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Meat mixed dishes” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Beef with gravy
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706379
- FNDDS code
- 27112000
Closest inspectable record
Beef and noodles with gravy
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706484
- FNDDS code
- 27212200
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | 139 kcal | +17 kcal |
| Protein | 21.6 g | 7.7 g | +13.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 15.4 g | −13.8 g |
| Total fat | 7.1 g | 5.1 g | +2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.7 g | −0.7 g |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 304 mg | +56 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 17 more calories, 13.9 g more protein, and 13.8 g less carbohydrate than “Beef and noodles with gravy.”
Only the comparison record lists Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked; Vegetable oil, NFS. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
6 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled; Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve; Salt, table.
Listed only in the comparison: Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked; Vegetable oil, NFS.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 183 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 large patty with gravy (158 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 311 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (249 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706379 with FDC 2706484 at equal mass; use their 183 g and 311 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706379 versus FDC 2706484 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full meat mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Beef with gravy,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe and ingredient ratios
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
added cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
sauces and toppings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706379 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 156 kcal per 100 g becomes 285 kcal at 183 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706379
FNDDS food code: 27112000
The scaling for FDC 2706379 can be exact while the match to “Beef with gravy” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 183 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.