Energy
middle half133 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Creamed chipped or dried beef calories: 247 per 186 g
This exact USDA record reports 247 calories for 186 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 · 186 g
- Calories
- 247 kcal
- Protein
- 14.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 14.1 g
- Total fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 889 mg
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Estimated for 186 g
247calories
Creamed chipped or dried beef
- Protein
- 14.2 g
- Carbs
- 14.1 g
- Fat
- 15 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
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 247 calories for USDA reference amount at 186 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 133 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 14.2 g protein, 0.2 g fiber, and 889 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is milk, nfs, representing 77.4% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 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 247–327 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 2706383: “Creamed chipped or dried beef.” 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 2706383, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” 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 | 139.5 g | 186 kcal | 10.7 g | 0.1 g | 667 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 186 g | 247 kcal | 14.2 g | 0.2 g | 889 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 246 g | 327 kcal | 18.8 g | 0.2 g | 1,176 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 2706383’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.7 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
lower quarter0.1 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
upper quarter478 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 2706383’s 186 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 A202.7 µg
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium205 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium889 mg
≈ 39% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat4.3 g
≈ 22% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Creamed chipped or dried beef,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706397 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 186 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 139.5–232.5 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 186 kcal and 309 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706397
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.7 g less dietary fiber than “Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Milk, NFS
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Milk, NFS supplies 77.4% 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 “Creamed chipped or dried beef” fits. Inspect FDC 2706397 when “Puerto Rican style” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Creamed chipped or dried beef
- Exact source wording
- “Creamed chipped or dried beef”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706383 · FNDDS 27113200
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached · Milk, NFS · Margarine, stick
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style
- Exact source wording
- “Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706397 · FNDDS 27118130
- Named qualifiers
- Puerto Rican style
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Oil, corn · Tomato products, canned, sauce · Olives, stuffed
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.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordCreamed chipped or dried beef | 186 g247 kcal | 133 kcal | 7.7 g | 8.1 g | 0.1 g | 478 mg |
| Beef burgundy | 183 g271 kcal | 148 kcal | 18.5 g | 6 g | 0.8 g | 369 mg |
| Beef stroganoff | 192 g288 kcal | 150 kcal | 10.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.7 g | 458 mg |
| Guisada, beef | 255 g293 kcal | 115 kcal | 10.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.5 g | 305 mg |
| Beef curry | 240 g271 kcal | 113 kcal | 7.6 g | 6.6 g | 1.4 g | 359 mg |
| Beef and potatoes, no sauce | 142 g189 kcal | 133 kcal | 7.9 g | 4.9 g | 1.3 g | 305 mg |
| Stew, beef, with pasta | 255 g337 kcal | 132 kcal | 9.8 g | 5.2 g | 1.1 g | 299 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706383: its source amount is 186 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 2706383, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
327 kcal
246 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706383, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
889.1 mg≈ 39% Daily ValueVitamin A
202.7 µg≈ 23% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706383’s 186 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706383 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 14.2 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 2706383 at 186 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 889 mg sodium, about 39% 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 186 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 247 kcal 133 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 14.2 g 7.7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 14.1 g 7.6 g | 5% 3% |
| Total fat | 15 g 8.1 g | 19% 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g 0.1 g | 1% 0% |
| Sugars | 8.5 g 4.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 889.1 mg 478 mg | 39% 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g 2.3 g | 22% 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.2 g 3.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g 1.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 35.3 mg 19 mg | 12% 6% |
| Potassium | 323.6 mg 174 mg | 7% 4% |
| Calcium | 204.6 mg 110 mg | 16% 8% |
| Iron | 1 mg 0.6 mg | 6% 3% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg 14 mg | 6% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg 0.1 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 µg 1.2 µg | 11% 6% |
| Vitamin A | 202.7 µg 109 µg | 23% 12% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 138.4 g 74.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706383, approximate percentages divide the displayed 186 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 2706383 to 4 source inputs totaling 788.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Creamed chipped or dried beef” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Milk, NFS, Beef, cured, dried, Margarine, stick. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
788.3 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, cured, driedUSDA ingredient 13350 · encyclopedia page available | 3.5 WO | 99.2 g | 12.6% |
| 2 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 3.5 TB | 27.3 g | 3.5% |
| 3 | Milk, NFSUSDA ingredient 11100000 · encyclopedia page available | 2.5 C | 610 g | 77.4% |
| 4 | Margarine, stickUSDA ingredient 81102010 · encyclopedia page available | 51.7 GM | 51.7 g | 6.6% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706383, 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
Creamed chipped or dried beef
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706383
- FNDDS code
- 27113200
Closest inspectable record
Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706397
- FNDDS code
- 27118130
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | 258 kcal | −125 kcal |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 17.7 g | −10.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3.9 g | +3.7 g |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 19.1 g | −11.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0.8 g | −0.7 g |
| Sodium | 478 mg | 1,770 mg | −1,292 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 125 less calories, 10.1 g less protein, and 3.7 g more carbohydrate than “Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style.”
Only this record lists Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached; Milk, NFS; Margarine, stick. Only the comparison record lists Oil, corn; Tomato products, canned, sauce; Olives, stuffed; Beverages, water, tap, drinking. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
6 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: Beef, cured, dried.
Listed only in this record: Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached; Milk, NFS; Margarine, stick.
Listed only in the comparison: Oil, corn; Tomato products, canned, sauce; Olives, stuffed; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; and 2 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 186 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (246 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 150 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (200 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706383 with FDC 2706397 at equal mass; use their 186 g and 150 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706383 versus FDC 2706397 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 “Creamed chipped or dried beef,” 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 2706383 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 133 kcal per 100 g becomes 247 kcal at 186 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: 2706383
FNDDS food code: 27113200
The scaling for FDC 2706383 can be exact while the match to “Creamed chipped or dried beef” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 186 g weight, 4-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.