Energy
lower quarter104 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 117 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 106–138 kcal
Based on 99 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Biryani with chicken calories: 255 per 245 g
This exact USDA record reports 255 calories for 245 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 · 245 g
- Calories
- 255 kcal
- Protein
- 17.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 33.3 g
- Total fat
- 5.8 g
- Fiber
- 2.7 g
- Sodium
- 394 mg
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Estimated for 245 g
255calories
Biryani with chicken
- Protein
- 17.5 g
- Carbs
- 33.3 g
- Fat
- 5.8 g
— means the source has no value available.
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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 255 calories for USDA reference amount at 245 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 104 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 17.5 g protein, 2.7 g fiber, and 394 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt, representing 22.5% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 18 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup 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 204–255 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 2706538: “Biryani with chicken.” 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 2706538, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “USDA reference amount” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 183.8 g | 191 kcal | 13.1 g | 2 g | 296 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 196 g | 204 kcal | 14 g | 2.2 g | 316 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 245 g | 255 kcal | 17.5 g | 2.7 g | 394 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Rice mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 99 exact records in the Rice mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2706538’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter7.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.3–4 g
Based on 99 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.8–1.7 g
Based on 99 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter161 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 199 mg
- Middle 50%
- 176–287 mg
Based on 99 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706538’s 245 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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
Vitamin C15 mg
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium627 mg
≈ 13% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium394 mg
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.2 g
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Biryani with chicken,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706490 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 245 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 183.8–306.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 191 kcal and 319 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706490
At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.4 g less total fat than “Biryani with meat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt
The source formulation has 18 input rows; Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt supplies 22.5% 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 “Biryani with chicken” fits. Inspect FDC 2706490 when the exact wording “Biryani with meat” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Biryani with chicken
- Exact source wording
- “Biryani with chicken”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706538 · FNDDS 27243100
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Biryani with meat
- Exact source wording
- “Biryani with meat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706490 · FNDDS 27213010
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked
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 recordBiryani with chicken | 245 g255 kcal | 104 kcal | 7.2 g | 2.4 g | 1.1 g | 161 mg |
| Biryani with vegetables | 215 g234 kcal | 109 kcal | 1.9 g | 3.2 g | 1.2 g | 177 mg |
| Biryani with meat | 245 g355 kcal | 145 kcal | 8.5 g | 6.8 g | 1 g | 98 mg |
| Rice, brown, with carrots, no added fat | 140 g146 kcal | 104 kcal | 2.3 g | 0.8 g | 1.9 g | 172 mg |
| Rice, brown, with tomatoes and/or tomato based sauce, fat added | 182 g191 kcal | 105 kcal | 2.1 g | 2.4 g | 1.7 g | 174 mg |
| Rice, brown, with dark green vegetables, no added fat | 140 g147 kcal | 105 kcal | 2.7 g | 0.8 g | 1.8 g | 167 mg |
| Rice, brown, with carrots and dark green vegetables, no added fat | 140 g147 kcal | 105 kcal | 2.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.8 g | 170 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706538: its source amount is 245 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 2706538, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
204 kcal
196 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706538, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
61.3 mg≈ 20% Daily ValueSodium
394.5 mg≈ 17% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706538’s 245 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706538 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 17.5 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 2706538 at 245 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 394 mg sodium, about 17% 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 245 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal 104 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 17.5 g 7.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 33.3 g 13.6 g | 12% 5% |
| Total fat | 5.8 g 2.4 g | 7% 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g 1.1 g | 10% 4% |
| Sugars | 4.6 g 1.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 394.5 mg 161 mg | 17% 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g 0.9 g | 11% 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 0.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g 0.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 61.3 mg 25 mg | 20% 8% |
| Potassium | 627.2 mg 256 mg | 13% 5% |
| Calcium | 83.3 mg 34 mg | 6% 3% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg 0.8 mg | 11% 5% |
| Magnesium | 46.6 mg 19 mg | 11% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2 mg 6.2 mg | 17% 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 46.6 µg 19 µg | 5% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 186 g 75.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706538, approximate percentages divide the displayed 245 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 2706538 to 18 source inputs totaling 2,966.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Biryani with chicken” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
18 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt, Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked, Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
2,966.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eatenUSDA ingredient 24102070 · encyclopedia page available | 576 GM | 576 g | 19.4% |
| 2 | Peppers, jalapeno, rawUSDA ingredient 11979 · encyclopedia page available | 90 GM | 90 g | 3% |
| 3 | Ginger root, rawUSDA ingredient 11216 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 6 g | 0.2% |
| 4 | Garlic, rawUSDA ingredient 11215 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 8.4 g | 0.3% |
| 5 | Coriander (cilantro) leaves, rawUSDA ingredient 11165 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 32 g | 1.1% |
| 6 | Basil, freshUSDA ingredient 2044 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 6 g | 0.2% |
| 7 | Yogurt, plain, low fatUSDA ingredient 1117 · encyclopedia page available | 163 GM | 163.3 g | 5.5% |
| 8 | Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)USDA ingredient 11546 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 32 g | 1.1% |
| 9 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 440 GM | 440 g | 14.8% |
| 10 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cookedUSDA ingredient 20045 · encyclopedia page available | 4 C | 632 g | 21.3% |
| 11 | Spices, cumin seedUSDA ingredient 2014 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 2 g | 0.1% |
| 12 | Spices, cinnamon, groundUSDA ingredient 2010 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 2.6 g | 0.1% |
| 13 | Spices, turmeric, groundUSDA ingredient 2043 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 2.3 g | 0.1% |
| 14 | Butter, stick, saltedUSDA ingredient 1001 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 28 g | 0.9% |
| 15 | Milk, NFSUSDA ingredient 11100000 · encyclopedia page available | 0.75 C | 183 g | 6.2% |
| 16 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 6 TB | 88.9 g | 3% |
| 17 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 6 g | 0.2% |
| 18 | Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without saltUSDA ingredient 11674 · encyclopedia page available | 668 GM | 668 g | 22.5% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
- NS as to… means “not specified as to…” the detail that follows. It preserves an unknown distinction; it does not mean the ingredient or characteristic is absent.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706538, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Rice 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
Biryani with chicken
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706538
- FNDDS code
- 27243100
Closest inspectable record
Biryani with meat
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706490
- FNDDS code
- 27213010
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | 145 kcal | −41 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 8.5 g | −1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 12.2 g | +1.4 g |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 6.8 g | −4.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 1 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 98 mg | +63 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 41 less calories, 1.4 g less protein, and 4.4 g less total fat than “Biryani with meat.”
Only this record lists Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten. Only the comparison record lists Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 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: Peppers, jalapeno, raw; Ginger root, raw; Garlic, raw; Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw; and 13 more.
Listed only in this record: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten.
Listed only in the comparison: Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 245 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (196 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 245 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (196 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706538 with FDC 2706490 at equal mass; use their 245 g and 245 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706538 versus FDC 2706490 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 rice mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Biryani with chicken” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706538 into a universal recipe.
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, cooked-to-dry ratio, sauce or mix-ins, added fat.
For “Biryani with chicken,” 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
cooked-to-dry ratio
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 03
sauce or mix-ins
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
added 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.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706538 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 104 kcal per 100 g becomes 255 kcal at 245 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: 2706538
FNDDS food code: 27243100
The scaling for FDC 2706538 can be exact while the match to “Biryani with chicken” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 245 g weight, 18-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.