Energy
upper quarter161 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 117 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 106–138 kcal
Based on 99 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Jambalaya with meat and rice calories: 491 per 305 g
This exact USDA record reports 491 calories for 305 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 · 305 g
- Calories
- 491 kcal
- Protein
- 42.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 26.4 g
- Total fat
- 24.3 g
- Fiber
- 2.1 g
- Sodium
- 1,156 mg
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Estimated for 305 g
491calories
Jambalaya with meat and rice
- Protein
- 42.1 g
- Carbs
- 26.4 g
- Fat
- 24.3 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 491 calories for USDA reference amount at 305 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 161 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 42.1 g protein, 2.1 g fiber, and 1,156 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is chicken, ns as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten, representing 32% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 14 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 393–491 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 2706727: “Jambalaya with meat and rice.” 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 2706727, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “USDA reference amount” 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 | 228.8 g | 368 kcal | 31.6 g | 1.6 g | 867 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 244 g | 393 kcal | 33.7 g | 1.7 g | 925 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 305 g | 491 kcal | 42.1 g | 2.1 g | 1,156 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, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706727’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter13.8 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 quarter0.7 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 quarter379 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 2706727’s 305 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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 C22 mg
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron3 mg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium1,156 mg
≈ 50% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat6.7 g
≈ 34% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Jambalaya with meat and rice,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709078 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 305 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 228.8–381.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 368 kcal and 614 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709078
At an equal 100 g, this record has 5.7 g more total fat than “Dirty rice.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten
The source formulation has 14 input rows; Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten supplies 32% 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 “Jambalaya with meat and rice” fits. Inspect FDC 2709078 when the exact wording “Dirty rice” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Jambalaya with meat and rice
- Exact source wording
- “Jambalaya with meat and rice”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706727 · FNDDS 27363100
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten · Chorizo · Beverages, water, tap, drinking
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Dirty rice
- Exact source wording
- “Dirty rice”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709078 · FNDDS 58163130
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered · Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve
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 recordJambalaya with meat and rice | 305 g491 kcal | 161 kcal | 13.8 g | 8 g | 0.7 g | 379 mg |
| Rice with raisins | 139 g225 kcal | 162 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.6 g | 0.8 g | 447 mg |
| Rice croquette | 62 g95 kcal | 154 kcal | 3.4 g | 6.6 g | 0.9 g | 416 mg |
| Biryani with meat | 245 g355 kcal | 145 kcal | 8.5 g | 6.8 g | 1 g | 98 mg |
| Rice pilaf | 155 g212 kcal | 137 kcal | 3.3 g | 3 g | 0.4 g | 414 mg |
| Dirty rice | 148 g166 kcal | 112 kcal | 5.1 g | 2.3 g | 0.6 g | 316 mg |
| Rice dressing | 125 g138 kcal | 110 kcal | 2 g | 3.3 g | 0.6 g | 600 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706727: its source amount is 305 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 2706727, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
393 kcal
244 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706727, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
176.9 mg≈ 59% Daily ValueSodium
1,156 mg≈ 50% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706727’s 305 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706727 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 42.1 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 2706727 at 305 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1156 mg sodium, about 50% 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 305 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 491 kcal 161 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 42.1 g 13.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 26.4 g 8.7 g | 10% 3% |
| Total fat | 24.3 g 8 g | 31% 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g 0.7 g | 8% 3% |
| Sugars | 2.9 g 0.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,156 mg 379 mg | 50% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g 2.2 g | 34% 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.1 g 3.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g 1.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 176.9 mg 58 mg | 59% 19% |
| Potassium | 732 mg 240 mg | 16% 5% |
| Calcium | 73.2 mg 24 mg | 6% 2% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg 1.1 mg | 19% 6% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg 19 mg | 14% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg 7.2 mg | 24% 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg 0.2 µg | 3% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24.4 µg 8 µg | 3% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 208.3 g 68.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706727, approximate percentages divide the displayed 305 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 2706727 to 14 source inputs totaling 2,625.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Jambalaya with meat and rice” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
14 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten, Beverages, water, tap, drinking, 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.
2,625.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eatenUSDA ingredient 24102070 · encyclopedia page available | 840 GM | 840 g | 32% |
| 2 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 28 g | 1.1% |
| 3 | Peppers, bell, green, rawUSDA ingredient 11333 · encyclopedia page available | 119 GM | 119 g | 4.5% |
| 4 | Spices, pepper, blackUSDA ingredient 2030 · encyclopedia page available | 0.13 TS | 0.3 g | 0% |
| 5 | ChorizoUSDA ingredient 25220710 · encyclopedia page available | 340 GM | 340 g | 12.9% |
| 6 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enrichedUSDA ingredient 20044 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 185 g | 7% |
| 7 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 474 g | 18.1% |
| 8 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 2.3% |
| 9 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 160 GM | 160 g | 6.1% |
| 10 | Garlic, rawUSDA ingredient 11215 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 3 g | 0.1% |
| 11 | Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juiceUSDA ingredient 11531 · encyclopedia page available | 14.5 WO | 411.1 g | 15.7% |
| 12 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.75 TS | 4.5 g | 0.2% |
| 13 | Spices, thyme, driedUSDA ingredient 2042 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 0.2 g | 0% |
| 14 | Spices, pepper, red or cayenneUSDA ingredient 2031 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 0.4 g | 0% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
- NS as to… means “not specified as to…” the detail that follows. It preserves an unknown distinction; it does not mean the ingredient or characteristic is absent.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706727, 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
Jambalaya with meat and rice
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706727
- FNDDS code
- 27363100
Closest inspectable record
Dirty rice
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2709078
- FNDDS code
- 58163130
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal | 112 kcal | +49 kcal |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 5.1 g | +8.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 17.2 g | −8.6 g |
| Total fat | 8 g | 2.3 g | +5.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 379 mg | 316 mg | +63 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 49 more calories, 8.7 g more protein, and 8.6 g less carbohydrate than “Dirty rice.”
Only this record lists Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten; Chorizo; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Celery, raw. Only the comparison record lists Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered; Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve. 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.
Shared listed inputs: Vegetable oil, NFS; Peppers, bell, green, raw; Spices, pepper, black; Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched; and 4 more.
Listed only in this record: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten; Chorizo; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Celery, raw; and 2 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered; Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 305 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (244 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 148 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (198 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706727 with FDC 2709078 at equal mass; use their 305 g and 148 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706727 versus FDC 2709078 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 “Jambalaya with meat and rice,” 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 2706727 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 161 kcal per 100 g becomes 491 kcal at 305 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: 2706727
FNDDS food code: 27363100
The scaling for FDC 2706727 can be exact while the match to “Jambalaya with meat and rice” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 305 g weight, 14-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.