Energy
middle half124 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 117 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 106–138 kcal
Based on 99 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Flavored rice mixture with cheese calories: 215 per 173 g
This exact USDA record reports 215 calories for 173 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 · 173 g
- Calories
- 215 kcal
- Protein
- 5.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 43.6 g
- Total fat
- 2.1 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 673 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 173 g
215calories
Flavored rice mixture with cheese
- Protein
- 5.2 g
- Carbs
- 43.6 g
- Fat
- 2.1 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 215 calories for USDA reference amount at 173 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 124 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 5.2 g protein, 1 g fiber, and 673 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 65.9% 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 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 215–538 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 2709080: “Flavored rice mixture with cheese.” 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 2709080, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “USDA reference amount” through “1 package (5.1 oz) yields” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 173 g | 215 kcal | 5.2 g | 1 g | 673 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 230 g | 285 kcal | 6.9 g | 1.4 g | 895 mg |
| 1 package (5.1 oz) yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 434 g | 538 kcal | 13 g | 2.6 g | 1,688 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, “middle half” describes FDC 2709080’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half3 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 quarter0.6 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
upper quarter389 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 2709080’s 173 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; 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
Iron3 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium50 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium673 mg
≈ 29% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1 g
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Flavored rice mixture with cheese,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709079 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cup to 1 package (5.1 oz) yields
USDA assigns those measures 230 g and 434 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 285 kcal to 538 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709079
At an equal 100 g, this record has 3.1 g less total fat than “Flavored rice mixture.” 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 2 input rows; Beverages, water, tap, drinking supplies 65.9% 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 “Flavored rice mixture with cheese” fits. Inspect FDC 2709079 when the exact wording “Flavored rice mixture” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Flavored rice mixture with cheese
- Exact source wording
- “Flavored rice mixture with cheese”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709080 · FNDDS 58163330
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Rice mix, cheese flavor, dry mix, unprepared
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Flavored rice mixture
- Exact source wording
- “Flavored rice mixture”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709079 · FNDDS 58163310
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched · Salt, table · Syrups, corn, light
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 recordFlavored rice mixture with cheese | 173 g215 kcal | 124 kcal | 3 g | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 389 mg |
| Flavored rice mixture | 164 g208 kcal | 127 kcal | 1.9 g | 4.3 g | 0.4 g | 296 mg |
| Flavored rice and pasta mixture | 147 g173 kcal | 118 kcal | 2.7 g | 3.5 g | 0.3 g | 255 mg |
| Flavored rice and pasta mixture, reduced sodium | 147 g163 kcal | 111 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.4 g | 0.6 g | 157 mg |
| Flavored rice, brown and wild | 163 g173 kcal | 106 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.2 g | 1.1 g | 292 mg |
| Dirty rice | 148 g166 kcal | 112 kcal | 5.1 g | 2.3 g | 0.6 g | 316 mg |
| Rice pilaf | 155 g212 kcal | 137 kcal | 3.3 g | 3 g | 0.4 g | 414 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709080: its source amount is 173 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 2709080, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
285 kcal
230 g
1 package (5.1 oz) yields
538 kcal
434 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709080, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
673 mg≈ 29% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
43.6 g≈ 16% Daily ValueIron
2.5 mg≈ 14% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709080’s 173 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2709080 at 173 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 673 mg sodium, about 29% 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 173 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal 124 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 5.2 g 3 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 43.6 g 25.2 g | 16% 9% |
| Total fat | 2.1 g 1.2 g | 3% 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g 0.6 g | 4% 2% |
| Sugars | 3.1 g 1.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 673 mg 389 mg | 29% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g 0.6 g | 5% 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g 0.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g 0.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 5.2 mg 3 mg | 2% 1% |
| Potassium | 176.5 mg 102 mg | 4% 2% |
| Calcium | 81.3 mg 47 mg | 6% 4% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg 1.5 mg | 14% 8% |
| Magnesium | 50.2 mg 29 mg | 12% 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg 0.5 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3.5 µg 2 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 119 g 68.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709080, approximate percentages divide the displayed 173 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 2709080 to 2 source inputs totaling 167 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Flavored rice mixture with cheese” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Rice mix, cheese flavor, dry mix, unprepared. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
167 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice mix, cheese flavor, dry mix, unpreparedUSDA ingredient 32024 | 57 GM | 57 g | 34.1% |
| 2 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 110 GM | 110 g | 65.9% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709080, 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
Flavored rice mixture with cheese
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2709080
- FNDDS code
- 58163330
Closest inspectable record
Flavored rice mixture
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2709079
- FNDDS code
- 58163310
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | 127 kcal | −3 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 1.9 g | +1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 19.8 g | +5.4 g |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 4.3 g | −3.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 389 mg | 296 mg | +93 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.1 g more protein, 5.4 g more carbohydrate, and 3.1 g less total fat than “Flavored rice mixture.”
Only this record lists Rice mix, cheese flavor, dry mix, unprepared. Only the comparison record lists Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched; Salt, table; Syrups, corn, light; Fat, chicken. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 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: Beverages, water, tap, drinking.
Listed only in this record: Rice mix, cheese flavor, dry mix, unprepared.
Listed only in the comparison: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched; Salt, table; Syrups, corn, light; Fat, chicken; and 7 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 173 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (230 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 164 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (218 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709080 with FDC 2709079 at equal mass; use their 173 g and 164 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709080 versus FDC 2709079 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 →
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 rice mixture with cheese,” 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 2709080 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 124 kcal per 100 g becomes 215 kcal at 173 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: 2709080
FNDDS food code: 58163330
The scaling for FDC 2709080 can be exact while the match to “Flavored rice mixture with cheese” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 173 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.