Energy
lower quarter60 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 117 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 106–138 kcal
Based on 99 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Congee, with egg calories: 153 per 1 cup (255 g)
This exact USDA record reports 153 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
- 153 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 17.6 g
- Total fat
- 5.3 g
- Fiber
- 0.3 g
- Sodium
- 543 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 255 g
153calories
Congee, with egg
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 17.6 g
- Fat
- 5.3 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 153 calories for 1 cup at 255 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 60 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 8 g protein, 0.3 g fiber, and 543 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is congee, representing 80% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 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 2708984: “Congee, with egg.” 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 2708984, 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 | 115 kcal | 6 g | 0.2 g | 407 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 255 g | 153 kcal | 8 g | 0.3 g | 543 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 318.8 g | 191 kcal | 9.9 g | 0.3 g | 679 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 2708984’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half3.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.3–4 g
Based on 99 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.1 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
middle half213 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 2708984’s 255 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; 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 A91.8 µg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron2 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium543 mg
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.7 g
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Congee, with egg,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708983 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 115 kcal and 191 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708983
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.9 g more total fat than “Congee, with vegetables.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Congee
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Congee supplies 80% 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 “with egg” fits. Inspect FDC 2708983 when “with vegetables” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Congee, with egg
- Exact source wording
- “Congee, with egg”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708984 · FNDDS 58157330
- Named qualifiers
- with egg
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole · Congee
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Congee, with vegetables
- Exact source wording
- “Congee, with vegetables”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708983 · FNDDS 58157320
- Named qualifiers
- with vegetables
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked · Beverages, water, tap, drinking · Salt, table
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with egg”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordCongee, with egg | 255 g153 kcal | 60 kcal | 3.1 g | 2.1 g | 0.1 g | 213 mg |
| Congee, with vegetables | 255 g97 kcal | 38 kcal | 1.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 235 mg |
| Congee, with meat, poultry, and/or seafood | 255 g148 kcal | 58 kcal | 4.3 g | 1.3 g | 0.1 g | 246 mg |
| Congee, with meat, poultry, and/or seafood, and vegetables | 255 g122 kcal | 48 kcal | 2.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 241 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708984: 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 2708984, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
153 kcal
255 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708984, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
209.1 mg≈ 70% Daily ValueSodium
543.2 mg≈ 24% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708984’s 255 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708984 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 8 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 2708984 at 255 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 543 mg sodium, about 24% 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 | 153 kcal 60 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 8 g 3.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 17.6 g 6.9 g | 6% 3% |
| Total fat | 5.3 g 2.1 g | 7% 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g 0.1 g | 1% 0% |
| Sugars | 0.1 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 543.2 mg 213 mg | 24% 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g 0.7 g | 8% 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g 0.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 209.1 mg 82 mg | 70% 27% |
| Potassium | 89.3 mg 35 mg | 2% 1% |
| Calcium | 35.7 mg 14 mg | 3% 1% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg 0.6 mg | 9% 3% |
| Magnesium | 15.3 mg 6 mg | 4% 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 µg 0.5 µg | 6% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 91.8 µg 36 µg | 10% 4% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 222.1 g 87.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708984, 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 2708984 to 2 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Congee, with egg” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Congee, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 20% |
| 2 | CongeeUSDA ingredient 56205101 | 80 GM | 80 g | 80% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708984, 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
Congee, with egg
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2708984
- FNDDS code
- 58157330
Closest inspectable record
Congee, with vegetables
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2708983
- FNDDS code
- 58157320
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 38 kcal | +22 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 1.1 g | +2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 7.9 g | −1 g |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 0.1 g | +1.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | −0.3 g |
| Sodium | 213 mg | 235 mg | −22 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 22 more calories, 2 g more protein, and 1.9 g more total fat than “Congee, with vegetables.”
Only this record lists Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Congee. Only the comparison record lists Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Salt, table; Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 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.
Listed only in this record: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Congee.
Listed only in the comparison: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Salt, table; Mushrooms, cooked, as ingredient; and 1 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 2708984 with FDC 2708983 at equal mass; use their 255 g and 255 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708984 versus FDC 2708983 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 “Congee, with egg” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708984 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 “Congee, with egg,” 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 2708984 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 60 kcal per 100 g becomes 153 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: 2708984
FNDDS food code: 58157330
The scaling for FDC 2708984 can be exact while the match to “Congee, with egg” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 255 g weight, 2-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.