Energy
lower quarter121 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 168 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 138–189 kcal
Based on 116 records reporting energy.
Breakfast foodsmoderate variability
Huevos rancheros calories: 286 per 236 g
This exact USDA record reports 286 calories for 236 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 · 236 g
- Calories
- 286 kcal
- Protein
- 15.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 20.9 g
- Total fat
- 15.7 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 986 mg
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Estimated for 236 g
286calories
Huevos rancheros
- Protein
- 15.8 g
- Carbs
- 20.9 g
- Fat
- 15.7 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 286 calories for USDA reference amount at 236 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 121 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 15.8 g protein, 4 g fiber, and 986 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve, representing 49.7% 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 143–286 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 2707191: “Huevos rancheros.” 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 2707191, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 egg” through “USDA reference amount” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 eggUSDA-listed household measure | 118 g | 143 kcal | 7.9 g | 2 g | 493 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 163 kcal | 9 g | 2.3 g | 564 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 236 g | 286 kcal | 15.8 g | 4 g | 986 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Eggs and omelets
The comparison set contains 116 exact records in the Eggs and omelets USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2707191’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter6.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 11.6 g
- Middle 50%
- 10.6–12.6 g
Based on 116 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter1.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.2 g
Based on 116 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter418 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 314 mg
- Middle 50%
- 262–381 mg
Based on 116 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2707191’s 236 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 A212.4 µg
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber4 g
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium986 mg
≈ 43% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat4 g
≈ 20% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Huevos rancheros,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707158 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 egg to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 118 g and 135 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 143 kcal to 163 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2707158
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.7 g more dietary fiber than “Egg, whole, fried with oil.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve supplies 49.7% 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 “Huevos rancheros” fits. Inspect FDC 2707158 when “whole; fried with oil” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Huevos rancheros
- Exact source wording
- “Huevos rancheros”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707191 · FNDDS 32105180
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn · Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Egg, whole, fried with oil
- Exact source wording
- “Egg, whole, fried with oil”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707158 · FNDDS 31105030
- Named qualifiers
- whole · fried with oil
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Salt, table
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 recordHuevos rancheros | 236 g286 kcal | 121 kcal | 6.7 g | 6.7 g | 1.7 g | 418 mg |
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg, with tomatoes, no added fat | 140 g178 kcal | 127 kcal | 10.9 g | 8.7 g | 0.2 g | 213 mg |
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg, with tomatoes and dark-green vegetables, no fat added | 140 g178 kcal | 127 kcal | 10.9 g | 8.6 g | 0.2 g | 218 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707191: its source amount is 236 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 2707191, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 egg
143 kcal
118 g
1 cup
163 kcal
135 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2707191, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
413 mg≈ 138% Daily ValueSodium
986.5 mg≈ 43% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707191’s 236 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2707191 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 15.8 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2707191 at 236 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 4 g dietary fiber, about 14% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 986 mg sodium, about 43% 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 236 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal 121 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 15.8 g 6.7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 20.9 g 8.9 g | 8% 3% |
| Total fat | 15.7 g 6.7 g | 20% 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g 1.7 g | 14% 6% |
| Sugars | 5.3 g 2.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 986.5 mg 418 mg | 43% 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g 1.7 g | 20% 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9 g 2.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 413 mg 175 mg | 138% 58% |
| Potassium | 512.1 mg 217 mg | 11% 5% |
| Calcium | 103.8 mg 44 mg | 8% 3% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg 1.1 mg | 14% 6% |
| Magnesium | 49.6 mg 21 mg | 12% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg 1 mg | 3% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 µg 1.1 µg | 13% 6% |
| Vitamin A | 212.4 µg 90 µg | 24% 10% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 179.6 g 76.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707191, approximate percentages divide the displayed 236 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 2707191 to 4 source inputs totaling 257.7 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Huevos rancheros” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole, Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
257.7 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, cornUSDA ingredient 18363 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 25 g | 9.7% |
| 2 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 100 GM | 100 g | 38.8% |
| 3 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 4.7 g | 1.8% |
| 4 | Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6164 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 128 g | 49.7% |
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 2707191, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Eggs and omelets” 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
Huevos rancheros
- USDA category
- Eggs and omelets
- FDC ID
- 2707191
- FNDDS code
- 32105180
Closest inspectable record
Egg, whole, fried with oil
- USDA category
- Eggs and omelets
- FDC ID
- 2707158
- FNDDS code
- 31105030
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | 192 kcal | −71 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 11.6 g | −4.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 0.9 g | +8 g |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 15.8 g | −9.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 0 g | +1.7 g |
| Sodium | 418 mg | 228 mg | +190 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 71 less calories, 4.9 g less protein, and 8 g more carbohydrate than “Egg, whole, fried with oil.”
Only this record lists Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn; Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve. Only the comparison record lists Salt, table. 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: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Vegetable oil, NFS.
Listed only in this record: Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn; Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve.
Listed only in the comparison: Salt, table.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 236 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 55 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 egg (55 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707191 with FDC 2707158 at equal mass; use their 236 g and 55 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707191 versus FDC 2707158 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 eggs and omelets 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 portion size, recipe or brand, cooking fat, toppings and add-ins.
For “Huevos rancheros,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
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 or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
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
toppings and add-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.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2707191 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 121 kcal per 100 g becomes 286 kcal at 236 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: 2707191
FNDDS food code: 32105180
The scaling for FDC 2707191 can be exact while the match to “Huevos rancheros” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 236 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.