Energy
lower quarter87 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Flavored pasta calories: 161 per 1 cup (185 g)
This exact USDA record reports 161 calories for 1 cup (185 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 · 185 g
- Calories
- 161 kcal
- Protein
- 4.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 26.6 g
- Total fat
- 4.1 g
- Fiber
- 0.7 g
- Sodium
- 322 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 185 g
161calories
Flavored pasta
- Protein
- 4.6 g
- Carbs
- 26.6 g
- Fat
- 4.1 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 161 calories for 1 cup at 185 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 87 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 4.6 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, and 322 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beverages, water, tap, drinking, representing 77.7% 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 100–161 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 2708930: “Flavored pasta.” 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 2708930, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 oz, dry, yields” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, dry, yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 115 g | 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 0.5 g | 200 mg |
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 138.8 g | 121 kcal | 3.4 g | 0.6 g | 241 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 185 g | 161 kcal | 4.6 g | 0.7 g | 322 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
The comparison set contains 169 exact records in the Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2708930’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter2.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.8 g
- Middle 50%
- 4.4–6.3 g
Based on 169 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter174 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 336 mg
- Middle 50%
- 233–398 mg
Based on 169 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708930’s 185 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; 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
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium322 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.8 g
≈ 4% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Flavored pasta,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708827 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 oz, dry, yields to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 115 g and 185 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 100 kcal to 161 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708827
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.9 g less dietary fiber than “Pasta with vegetables, no sauce or dressing.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beverages, water, tap, drinking
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Beverages, water, tap, drinking supplies 77.7% 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 “Flavored pasta” fits. Inspect FDC 2708827 when “no sauce or dressing” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Flavored pasta
- Exact source wording
- “Flavored pasta”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708930 · FNDDS 58147510
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pasta mix, classic beef, unprepared · Margarine, stick · Beverages, water, tap, drinking
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pasta with vegetables, no sauce or dressing
- Exact source wording
- “Pasta with vegetables, no sauce or dressing”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708827 · FNDDS 58146160
- Named qualifiers
- no sauce or dressing
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt · Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt · Broccoli, 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 recordFlavored pasta | 185 g161 kcal | 87 kcal | 2.5 g | 2.2 g | 0.4 g | 174 mg |
| Pasta with sauce, meatless, school lunch | 250 g255 kcal | 102 kcal | 3.8 g | 1.6 g | 2.9 g | 88 mg |
| Pasta with vegetables, no sauce or dressing | 150 g216 kcal | 144 kcal | 4.5 g | 3.5 g | 2.3 g | 148 mg |
| Pasta with sauce and meat, from school lunch | 250 g293 kcal | 117 kcal | 6 g | 3.1 g | 2.6 g | 117 mg |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and cheese | 250 g298 kcal | 119 kcal | 3.7 g | 4.8 g | 1.7 g | 403 mg |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, home recipe | 250 g265 kcal | 106 kcal | 3.7 g | 1.2 g | 1.8 g | 202 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna | 136 g272 kcal | 200 kcal | 6.7 g | 9.9 g | 1.2 g | 206 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708930: its source amount is 185 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 2708930, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
161 kcal
185 g
1 oz, dry, yields
100 kcal
115 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708930, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
321.9 mg≈ 14% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
26.6 g≈ 10% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708930’s 185 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708930 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 4.6 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 2708930 at 185 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 322 mg sodium, about 14% 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 185 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal 87 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 4.6 g 2.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 26.6 g 14.4 g | 10% 5% |
| Total fat | 4.1 g 2.2 g | 5% 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g 0.4 g | 3% 1% |
| Sugars | 1.8 g 1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 321.9 mg 174 mg | 14% 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g 0.4 g | 4% 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8 g 1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 38.9 mg 21 mg | 1% 0% |
| Calcium | 11.1 mg 6 mg | 1% 0% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg 0.4 mg | 4% 2% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg 7 mg | 3% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg 0.4 mg | 1% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 35.2 µg 19 µg | 4% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 147.4 g 79.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708930, approximate percentages divide the displayed 185 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 2708930 to 3 source inputs totaling 609.9 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Flavored pasta” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Pasta mix, classic beef, unprepared, Margarine, stick. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
609.9 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasta mix, classic beef, unpreparedUSDA ingredient 32009 | 4.3 WO | 121.9 g | 20% |
| 2 | Margarine, stickUSDA ingredient 81102010 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 14 g | 2.3% |
| 3 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 474 g | 77.7% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708930, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese” 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
Flavored pasta
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708930
- FNDDS code
- 58147510
Closest inspectable record
Pasta with vegetables, no sauce or dressing
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708827
- FNDDS code
- 58146160
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | 144 kcal | −57 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 4.5 g | −2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 23.1 g | −8.7 g |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3.5 g | −1.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 2.3 g | −1.9 g |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 148 mg | +26 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 57 less calories, 2 g less protein, and 8.7 g less carbohydrate than “Pasta with vegetables, no sauce or dressing.”
Only this record lists Pasta mix, classic beef, unprepared; Margarine, stick; Beverages, water, tap, drinking. Only the comparison record lists Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt; Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; Broccoli, cooked, as ingredient; Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. 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.
Listed only in this record: Pasta mix, classic beef, unprepared; Margarine, stick; Beverages, water, tap, drinking.
Listed only in the comparison: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt; Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; Broccoli, cooked, as ingredient; Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; and 2 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 185 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (185 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 150 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (150 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708930 with FDC 2708827 at equal mass; use their 185 g and 150 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708930 versus FDC 2708827 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 pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese 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, cooked-to-dry ratio, sauce or mix-ins, added fat.
For “Flavored pasta,” 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 2708930 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 87 kcal per 100 g becomes 161 kcal at 185 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: 2708930
FNDDS food code: 58147510
The scaling for FDC 2708930 can be exact while the match to “Flavored pasta” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 185 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.