Meat & poultrymoderate variability

Chicken with gravy calories: 315 per 1 cup (244 g)

This exact USDA record reports 315 calories for 1 cup (244 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.

Quick facts

1 cup · 244 g

Calories
315 kcal
Protein
46.1 g
Carbohydrate
3.9 g
Total fat
12.7 g
Fiber
0 g
Sodium
1,283 mg

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Preparation and portion

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Estimated for 1 cup · 244 g

315calories

Chicken with gravy

Protein
46.1 g
Carbs
3.9 g
Fat
12.7 g

These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.

FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2706428

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 315 calories for 1 cup at 244 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 129 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 46.1 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 1,283 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is chicken, ns as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten, representing 69.7% 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 source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.

The household measures attached to this record span roughly 28–315 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 2706428: “Chicken 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 2706428, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 slice with gravy” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
1 slice with gravyUSDA-listed household measure 22 g 28 kcal 4.2 g 0 g 116 mg
1 chicken wing with gravyUSDA-listed household measure 44 g 57 kcal 8.3 g 0 g 231 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 244 g 315 kcal 46.1 g 0 g 1,283 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Poultry mixed dishes

The comparison set contains 130 exact records in the Poultry mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706428’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

middle half

129 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
133 kcal
Middle 50%
122–156 kcal

Based on 130 records reporting energy.

Protein

upper quarter

18.9 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
9.5 g
Middle 50%
6.6–13.6 g

Based on 130 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

lower quarter

0 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
0.9 g
Middle 50%
0.5–1.2 g

Based on 130 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

upper quarter

526 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
358 mg
Middle 50%
341–454 mg

Based on 130 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2706428’s 244 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Potassium; 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

Potassium505 mg

≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Magnesium41 mg

≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Sodium1,283 mg

≈ 56% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Saturated fat3.1 g

≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Chicken with gravy,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706530 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1 slice with gravy to 1 cup

    USDA assigns those measures 22 g and 244 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 28 kcal to 315 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2706530

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.7 g less dietary fiber than “Chicken or turkey and noodles with gravy.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten

    The source formulation has 3 input rows; Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten supplies 69.7% 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 “Chicken with gravy” fits. Inspect FDC 2706530 when the exact wording “Chicken or turkey and noodles with gravy” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Chicken with gravy

Exact source wording
“Chicken with gravy”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706428 · FNDDS 27142000

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Chicken or turkey and noodles with gravy

Exact source wording
“Chicken or turkey and noodles with gravy”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706530 · FNDDS 27242200
Source inputs unique in this pair
Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked · Vegetable oil, NFS

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

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.

On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.

Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordChicken with gravy 244 g315 kcal 129 kcal 18.9 g 5.2 g 0 g 526 mg
Chicken or turkey and potatoes with gravy 242 g295 kcal 122 kcal 7.5 g 6.4 g 0.9 g 428 mg
Chicken or turkey and noodles with gravy 280 g392 kcal 140 kcal 7 g 5.7 g 0.7 g 350 mg
Turkey with gravy 244 g305 kcal 125 kcal 20.5 g 3.5 g 0 g 356 mg
Chicken or turkey, potatoes, corn, and cheese, with gravy 531 g653 kcal 123 kcal 4.5 g 6.1 g 1.1 g 353 mg
Chicken or turkey, rice, corn, and cheese, with gravy 480 g715 kcal 149 kcal 5.6 g 7.9 g 0.7 g 424 mg
Chicken curry 240 g257 kcal 107 kcal 6.5 g 6.5 g 1.4 g 376 mg

How to compare FDC 2706428: its source amount is 244 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 2706428, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 cup

315 kcal

244 g

1 slice with gravy

28 kcal

22 g

1/2 chicken breast with gravy

166 kcal

129 g

1 chicken thigh with gravy

101 kcal

78 g

1 chicken leg with gravy

187 kcal

145 g

1 chicken drumstick with gravy

88 kcal

68 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2706428, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Cholesterol

195.2 mg≈ 65% Daily Value

Sodium

1,283.4 mg≈ 56% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2706428’s 244 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Why FDC 2706428 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 46.1 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 2706428 at 244 g—not a measured or recommended plate.

  • The representative USDA portion contains 1283 mg sodium, about 56% 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 244 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 315 kcal Not established
Protein 46.1 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 3.9 g 1%
Total fat 12.7 g 16%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 0.2 g Not established
Sodium 1,283.4 mg 56%
Saturated fat 3.1 g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.3 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g Not established
Cholesterol 195.2 mg 65%
Potassium 505.1 mg 11%
Calcium 31.7 mg 2%
Iron 1.3 mg 7%
Magnesium 41.5 mg 10%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin A 14.6 µg 2%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 178.1 g Not established

For FDC 2706428, approximate percentages divide the displayed 244 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 2706428 to 3 source inputs totaling 100.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Chicken with gravy” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

3 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten, 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.

100.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.

USDA source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eatenUSDA ingredient 24102070 · encyclopedia page available 70 GM 70 g 69.7%
2 Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6119 · encyclopedia page available 30 GM 30 g 29.9%
3 Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available 1.1 0.4 g 0.4%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

USDA shorthand in this evidence
  • 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 2706428, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Poultry 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.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories129 kcal140 kcal−11 kcal
Protein18.9 g7 g+11.9 g
Carbohydrate1.6 g15.2 g−13.6 g
Total fat5.2 g5.7 g−0.5 g
Dietary fiber0 g0.7 g−0.7 g
Sodium526 mg350 mg+176 mg

Plain-English read

At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 11 less calories, 11.9 g more protein, and 13.6 g less carbohydrate than “Chicken or turkey 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.

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: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten; 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 244 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (244 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 280 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (224 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706428 with FDC 2706530 at equal mass; use their 244 g and 280 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2706428 versus FDC 2706530 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 poultry 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 portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.

For “Chicken with gravy,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 01

    portion size

    When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.

  2. 02

    cut and fat trim

    Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.

  3. 03

    cooking method

    Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.

  4. 04

    breading, marinade, or sauce

    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 2706428 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 129 kcal per 100 g becomes 315 kcal at 244 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.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.

Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024

FoodData Central ID: 2706428

FNDDS food code: 27142000

The scaling for FDC 2706428 can be exact while the match to “Chicken with gravy” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 244 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.