Energy
middle half109 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 vegetables calories: 234 per 215 g
This exact USDA record reports 234 calories for 215 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 · 215 g
- Calories
- 234 kcal
- Protein
- 4.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 38.5 g
- Total fat
- 6.9 g
- Fiber
- 2.6 g
- Sodium
- 381 mg
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Estimated for 215 g
234calories
Biryani with vegetables
- Protein
- 4.1 g
- Carbs
- 38.5 g
- Fat
- 6.9 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 234 calories for USDA reference amount at 215 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 109 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 4.2 g protein, 2.6 g fiber, and 381 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beverages, water, tap, drinking, representing 46.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 12 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 187–234 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 2708985: “Biryani with vegetables.” 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 2708985, 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 | 161.3 g | 176 kcal | 3.1 g | 1.9 g | 285 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 172 g | 187 kcal | 3.3 g | 2.1 g | 304 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 215 g | 234 kcal | 4.2 g | 2.6 g | 381 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, “middle half” describes FDC 2708985’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter1.9 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 half1.2 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
middle half177 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 2708985’s 215 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. 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 A137.6 µg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron2 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat3.7 g
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium381 mg
≈ 17% 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 vegetables,” 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 215 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 161.3–268.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 176 kcal and 293 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706490
At an equal 100 g, this record has 6.6 g less protein than “Biryani with meat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beverages, water, tap, drinking
The source formulation has 12 input rows; Beverages, water, tap, drinking supplies 46.1% 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 vegetables” 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 vegetables
- Exact source wording
- “Biryani with vegetables”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708985 · FNDDS 58160000
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched · Carrots, mature, raw · Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw
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 · Peppers, jalapeno, raw · Ginger root, raw
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 vegetables | 215 g234 kcal | 109 kcal | 1.9 g | 3.2 g | 1.2 g | 177 mg |
| Biryani with chicken | 245 g255 kcal | 104 kcal | 7.2 g | 2.4 g | 1.1 g | 161 mg |
| Biryani with meat | 245 g355 kcal | 145 kcal | 8.5 g | 6.8 g | 1 g | 98 mg |
| Congee, with vegetables | 255 g97 kcal | 38 kcal | 1.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 235 mg |
| Rice, white, with other vegetables, no added fat | 129 g138 kcal | 107 kcal | 2.4 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 185 mg |
| Rice, white, with vegetables and gravy, fat added | 195 g209 kcal | 107 kcal | 2.2 g | 2.4 g | 1.1 g | 237 mg |
| Rice, brown, with other vegetables, no added fat | 140 g147 kcal | 105 kcal | 2.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.6 g | 160 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708985: its source amount is 215 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 2708985, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
187 kcal
172 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708985, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
3.7 g≈ 18% Daily ValueSodium
380.6 mg≈ 17% Daily ValueVitamin A
137.6 µg≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708985’s 215 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708985 at 215 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 381 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 215 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 234 kcal 109 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 4.2 g 1.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 38.5 g 17.9 g | 14% 7% |
| Total fat | 6.9 g 3.2 g | 9% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g 1.2 g | 9% 4% |
| Sugars | 2.5 g 1.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 380.6 mg 177 mg | 17% 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g 1.7 g | 18% 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g 0.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 19.4 mg 9 mg | 6% 3% |
| Potassium | 219.3 mg 102 mg | 5% 2% |
| Calcium | 36.6 mg 17 mg | 3% 1% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg 1 mg | 12% 6% |
| Magnesium | 23.7 mg 11 mg | 6% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg 4.1 mg | 10% 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 137.6 µg 64 µg | 15% 7% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 163.6 g 76.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708985, approximate percentages divide the displayed 215 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 2708985 to 12 source inputs totaling 1,543.2 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Biryani with vegetables” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
12 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched, Onions, raw. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,543.2 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enrichedUSDA ingredient 20044 · encyclopedia page available | 1.5 C | 277.5 g | 18% |
| 2 | Butter, stick, saltedUSDA ingredient 1001 · encyclopedia page available | 4 TB | 56 g | 3.6% |
| 3 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 3 C | 711 g | 46.1% |
| 4 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 150 GM | 150 g | 9.7% |
| 5 | Spices, cinnamon, groundUSDA ingredient 2010 · encyclopedia page available | 1.5 TS | 3.9 g | 0.3% |
| 6 | Spices, cumin seedUSDA ingredient 2014 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 2 g | 0.1% |
| 7 | Spices, turmeric, groundUSDA ingredient 2043 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 2.3 g | 0.1% |
| 8 | Carrots, mature, rawUSDA ingredient 11124 · encyclopedia page available | 64 GM | 64 g | 4.1% |
| 9 | Potatoes, flesh and skin, rawUSDA ingredient 11352 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 75 g | 4.9% |
| 10 | Peas, green, rawUSDA ingredient 11304 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 72.5 g | 4.7% |
| 11 | Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round averageUSDA ingredient 11529 · encyclopedia page available | 123 GM | 123 g | 8% |
| 12 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 6 g | 0.4% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708985, 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 vegetables
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2708985
- FNDDS code
- 58160000
Closest inspectable record
Biryani with meat
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706490
- FNDDS code
- 27213010
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 109 kcal | 145 kcal | −36 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 8.5 g | −6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 12.2 g | +5.7 g |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 6.8 g | −3.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 98 mg | +79 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 36 less calories, 6.6 g less protein, and 5.7 g more carbohydrate than “Biryani with meat.”
Only this record lists Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched; Carrots, mature, raw; Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw; Peas, green, raw. Only the comparison record lists Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked; Peppers, jalapeno, raw; Ginger root, raw; Garlic, raw. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
5 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: Butter, stick, salted; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Onions, raw; Spices, cinnamon, ground; and 3 more.
Listed only in this record: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched; Carrots, mature, raw; Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw; Peas, green, raw; and 1 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked; Peppers, jalapeno, raw; Ginger root, raw; Garlic, raw; and 7 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 215 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (172 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 2708985 with FDC 2706490 at equal mass; use their 215 g and 245 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708985 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 vegetables” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708985 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 vegetables,” 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 2708985 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 109 kcal per 100 g becomes 234 kcal at 215 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: 2708985
FNDDS food code: 58160000
The scaling for FDC 2708985 can be exact while the match to “Biryani with vegetables” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 215 g weight, 12-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.