Energy
middle half126 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Chili with macaroni calories: 321 per 1 cup (255 g)
This exact USDA record reports 321 calories for 1 cup (255 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 · 255 g
- Calories
- 321 kcal
- Protein
- 22.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 36.7 g
- Total fat
- 9.3 g
- Fiber
- 7.1 g
- Sodium
- 793 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 255 g
321calories
Chili with macaroni
- Protein
- 22.9 g
- Carbs
- 36.7 g
- Fat
- 9.3 g
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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 321 calories for 1 cup at 255 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 126 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 22.9 g protein, 7.1 g fiber, and 793 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is chili with meat and beans, representing 79.9% 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.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706483: “Chili with macaroni.” 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 2706483, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” 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 | 191.3 g | 241 kcal | 17.2 g | 5.4 g | 595 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 255 g | 321 kcal | 22.9 g | 7.1 g | 793 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 318.8 g | 402 kcal | 28.7 g | 8.9 g | 991 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 2706483’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half9 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
upper quarter2.8 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 half311 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 2706483’s 255 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; 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
Dietary fiber7.1 g
≈ 26% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron5 mg
≈ 25% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium793 mg
≈ 34% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat3.4 g
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Chili with macaroni,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706377 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 255 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 191.3–318.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 241 kcal and 402 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706377
At an equal 100 g, this record has 12 g more carbohydrate than “Chili with meat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Chili with meat and beans
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Chili with meat and beans supplies 79.9% 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 “Chili with macaroni” fits. Inspect FDC 2706377 when the exact wording “Chili with meat” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Chili with macaroni
- Exact source wording
- “Chili with macaroni”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706483 · FNDDS 27212120
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chili with meat and beans · Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Chili with meat
- Exact source wording
- “Chili with meat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706377 · FNDDS 27111420
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added · Onions, cooked, as ingredient · Green pepper, cooked, as ingredient
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 recordChili with macaroni | 255 g321 kcal | 126 kcal | 9 g | 3.7 g | 2.8 g | 311 mg |
| Chili with meat | 255 g354 kcal | 139 kcal | 13.3 g | 8.2 g | 0.5 g | 357 mg |
| Chili with meat and beans | 255 g301 kcal | 118 kcal | 9.8 g | 4.3 g | 3 g | 340 mg |
| Chili with meat, canned | 255 g270 kcal | 106 kcal | 8.5 g | 3.4 g | 3.2 g | 357 mg |
| Pork with chili and tomatoes | 177 g168 kcal | 95 kcal | 11.6 g | 4 g | 0.9 g | 118 mg |
| Chili with meat, from restaurant | 255 g408 kcal | 160 kcal | 12 g | 9.4 g | 1.9 g | 413 mg |
| Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce | 307 g421 kcal | 137 kcal | 9.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.5 g | 394 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706483: its source amount is 255 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 2706483, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
321 kcal
255 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706483, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
793.1 mg≈ 35% Daily ValueDietary fiber
7.1 g≈ 26% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706483’s 255 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706483 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 22.9 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2706483 at 255 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 7.1 g dietary fiber, about 26% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 793 mg sodium, about 35% 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 255 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal 126 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 22.9 g 9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 36.7 g 14.4 g | 13% 5% |
| Total fat | 9.3 g 3.7 g | 12% 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g 2.8 g | 26% 10% |
| Sugars | 3.3 g 1.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 793.1 mg 311 mg | 34% 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g 1.3 g | 17% 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g 1.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g 0.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 45.9 mg 18 mg | 15% 6% |
| Potassium | 601.8 mg 236 mg | 13% 5% |
| Calcium | 45.9 mg 18 mg | 4% 1% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg 1.8 mg | 25% 10% |
| Magnesium | 58.7 mg 23 mg | 14% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8 mg 5 mg | 14% 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg 9 µg | 3% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 182.6 g 71.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706483, approximate percentages divide the displayed 255 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 2706483 to 3 source inputs totaling 100.1 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Chili with macaroni” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Chili with meat and beans, Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.1 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chili with meat and beansUSDA ingredient 27111406 | 80 GM | 80 g | 79.9% |
| 2 | Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added saltUSDA ingredient 20121 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 20% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.1 GM | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706483, 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
Chili with macaroni
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706483
- FNDDS code
- 27212120
Closest inspectable record
Chili with meat
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706377
- FNDDS code
- 27111420
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 139 kcal | −13 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 13.3 g | −4.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 2.4 g | +12 g |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 8.2 g | −4.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 0.5 g | +2.3 g |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 357 mg | −46 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 13 less calories, 4.3 g less protein, and 12 g more carbohydrate than “Chili with meat.”
Only this record lists Chili with meat and beans; Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. Only the comparison record lists Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added; Onions, cooked, as ingredient; Green pepper, cooked, as ingredient; Spices, chili powder. 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: Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Chili with meat and beans; Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt.
Listed only in the comparison: Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added; Onions, cooked, as ingredient; Green pepper, cooked, as ingredient; Spices, chili powder; and 3 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 255 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (255 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 255 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (255 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706483 with FDC 2706377 at equal mass; use their 255 g and 255 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706483 versus FDC 2706377 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 “Chili with macaroni,” 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 2706483 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 126 kcal per 100 g becomes 321 kcal at 255 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: 2706483
FNDDS food code: 27212120
The scaling for FDC 2706483 can be exact while the match to “Chili with macaroni” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 255 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.