Energy
lower quarter96 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Eggplant and meat casserole calories: 146 per 152 g
This exact USDA record reports 146 calories for 152 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 · 152 g
- Calories
- 146 kcal
- Protein
- 10.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 7.1 g
- Total fat
- 8.4 g
- Fiber
- 2.3 g
- Sodium
- 268 mg
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Estimated for 152 g
146calories
Eggplant and meat casserole
- Protein
- 10.8 g
- Carbs
- 7.1 g
- Fat
- 8.4 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 146 calories for USDA reference amount at 152 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 96 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 10.8 g protein, 2.3 g fiber, and 268 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is eggplant, cooked, as ingredient, representing 33.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 15 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 14–1,179 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 2710144: “Eggplant and meat casserole.” 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 2710144, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cubic inch” through “1 moussaka (7" x 12")” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inchUSDA-listed household measure | 14.3 g | 14 kcal | 1 g | 0.2 g | 25 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 203 g | 195 kcal | 14.4 g | 3 g | 357 mg |
| 1 moussaka (7" x 12")USDA-listed household measure | 1,228 g | 1,179 kcal | 87.3 g | 18.4 g | 2,161 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, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2710144’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.1 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 quarter1.5 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
lower quarter176 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 2710144’s 152 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; 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
Dietary fiber2.3 g
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin C7 mg
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat2.9 g
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium268 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Eggplant and meat casserole,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706377 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cubic inch to 1 moussaka (7" x 12")
USDA assigns those measures 14.3 g and 1,228 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 14 kcal to 1,179 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706377
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1 g more dietary fiber than “Chili with meat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient
The source formulation has 15 input rows; Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient supplies 33.1% 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 “Eggplant and meat casserole” 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
Eggplant and meat casserole
- Exact source wording
- “Eggplant and meat casserole”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2710144 · FNDDS 77316600
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient · Beef, ground · Vegetable oil, NFS
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.
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 recordEggplant and meat casserole | 152 g146 kcal | 96 kcal | 7.1 g | 5.5 g | 1.5 g | 176 mg |
| Chili with meat | 255 g354 kcal | 139 kcal | 13.3 g | 8.2 g | 0.5 g | 357 mg |
| Chili with meat, canned | 255 g270 kcal | 106 kcal | 8.5 g | 3.4 g | 3.2 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, from restaurant | 255 g408 kcal | 160 kcal | 12 g | 9.4 g | 1.9 g | 413 mg |
| Meat with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 355 mg |
| Meat loaf made with ham | 84 g150 kcal | 179 kcal | 20.6 g | 7.5 g | 0.3 g | 879 mg |
How to compare FDC 2710144: its source amount is 152 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 2710144, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 moussaka (8" square)
878 kcal
915 g
1 moussaka (7" x 12")
1,179 kcal
1,228 g
1 piece (3" x 2" x 1")
83 kcal
86 g
1 cup
195 kcal
203 g
1 cubic inch
14 kcal
14 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2710144, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
82.1 mg≈ 27% Daily ValueSaturated fat
2.9 g≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2710144’s 152 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2710144 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 10.8 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 2710144 at 152 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 268 mg sodium, about 12% 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 152 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal 96 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 10.8 g 7.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 7.1 g 4.7 g | 3% 2% |
| Total fat | 8.4 g 5.5 g | 11% 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g 1.5 g | 8% 5% |
| Sugars | 4.4 g 2.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 267.5 mg 176 mg | 12% 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g 1.9 g | 15% 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.3 g 2.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 82.1 mg 54 mg | 27% 18% |
| Potassium | 340.5 mg 224 mg | 7% 5% |
| Calcium | 86.6 mg 57 mg | 7% 4% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg 0.9 mg | 7% 5% |
| Magnesium | 22.8 mg 15 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8 mg 4.5 mg | 8% 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.2 µg | 2% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 47.1 µg 31 µg | 5% 3% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 124 g 81.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2710144, approximate percentages divide the displayed 152 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 2710144 to 15 source inputs totaling 2,738 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Eggplant and meat casserole” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
15 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient, Beef, ground, Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
2,738 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggplant, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997540 | 907 GM | 907 g | 33.1% |
| 2 | Beef, groundUSDA ingredient 21500100 · encyclopedia page available | 1 LB | 453.6 g | 16.6% |
| 3 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 28 g | 1% |
| 4 | Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltUSDA ingredient 11283 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 170 g | 6.2% |
| 5 | Garlic, rawUSDA ingredient 11215 · encyclopedia page available | 2 | 6 g | 0.2% |
| 6 | Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juiceUSDA ingredient 11531 · encyclopedia page available | 14 WO | 396.9 g | 14.5% |
| 7 | Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)USDA ingredient 11546 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 16 g | 0.6% |
| 8 | Spices, cinnamon, groundUSDA ingredient 2010 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 0.7 g | 0% |
| 9 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 2.1 g | 0.1% |
| 10 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 118.5 g | 4.3% |
| 11 | Parsley, freshUSDA ingredient 11297 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 30 g | 1.1% |
| 12 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 250 GM | 250 g | 9.1% |
| 13 | Yogurt, plain, low fatUSDA ingredient 1117 · encyclopedia page available | 306 GM | 306.3 g | 11.2% |
| 14 | Cheese, parmesan, gratedUSDA ingredient 1032 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 50 g | 1.8% |
| 15 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 3 g | 0.1% |
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 2710144, 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
Eggplant and meat casserole
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2710144
- FNDDS code
- 77316600
Closest inspectable record
Chili with meat
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706377
- FNDDS code
- 27111420
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | 139 kcal | −43 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 13.3 g | −6.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2.4 g | +2.3 g |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 8.2 g | −2.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 0.5 g | +1 g |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 357 mg | −181 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 43 less calories, 6.2 g less protein, and 2.3 g more carbohydrate than “Chili with meat.”
Only this record lists Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient; Beef, ground; Vegetable oil, NFS; Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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.
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: Sugars, granulated; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Eggplant, cooked, as ingredient; Beef, ground; Vegetable oil, NFS; Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; and 8 more.
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 1 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 152 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (203 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 2710144 with FDC 2706377 at equal mass; use their 152 g and 255 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2710144 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 “Eggplant and meat casserole,” 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 2710144 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 96 kcal per 100 g becomes 146 kcal at 152 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: 2710144
FNDDS food code: 77316600
The scaling for FDC 2710144 can be exact while the match to “Eggplant and meat casserole” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 152 g weight, 15-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.