Energy
upper quarter216 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 147 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–174 kcal
Based on 60 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Kung Pao beef calories: 261 per 121 g
This exact USDA record reports 261 calories for 121 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 · 121 g
- Calories
- 261 kcal
- Protein
- 21.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 5.5 g
- Total fat
- 17.4 g
- Fiber
- 1.2 g
- Sodium
- 212 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 121 g
261calories
Kung Pao beef
- Protein
- 21.7 g
- Carbs
- 5.5 g
- Fat
- 17.4 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
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 261 calories for USDA reference amount at 121 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 216 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 21.7 g protein, 1.2 g fiber, and 212 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled, representing 48.1% 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 261–350 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 2706743: “Kung Pao beef.” 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 2706743, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” 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 | 90.8 g | 196 kcal | 16.2 g | 0.9 g | 159 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 121 g | 261 kcal | 21.7 g | 1.2 g | 212 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 162 g | 350 kcal | 29 g | 1.6 g | 284 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
The comparison set contains 60 exact records in the Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706743’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter17.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 10.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 9.3–13 g
Based on 60 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.1 g
Based on 60 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter175 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 276 mg
- Middle 50%
- 241–348 mg
Based on 60 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706743’s 121 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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
Vitamin C14 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron2 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat3.8 g
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium212 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Kung Pao beef,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706763 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 121 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 90.8–151.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 196 kcal and 327 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706763
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1 g more protein than “Kung Pao pork.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled
The source formulation has 15 input rows; Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled supplies 48.1% 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 “Kung Pao beef” fits. Inspect FDC 2706763 when the exact wording “Kung Pao pork” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Kung Pao beef
- Exact source wording
- “Kung Pao beef”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706743 · FNDDS 27415170
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Kung Pao pork
- Exact source wording
- “Kung Pao pork”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706763 · FNDDS 27420150
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted
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 recordKung Pao beef | 121 g261 kcal | 216 kcal | 17.9 g | 14.4 g | 1 g | 175 mg |
| Kung Pao pork | 121 g265 kcal | 219 kcal | 16.9 g | 14.8 g | 1 g | 183 mg |
| Kung Pao shrimp | 121 g209 kcal | 173 kcal | 13.9 g | 10.7 g | 1 g | 210 mg |
| Kung pao chicken | 121 g156 kcal | 129 kcal | 9.8 g | 7 g | 1.5 g | 402 mg |
| Beef and broccoli | 163 g261 kcal | 160 kcal | 10.4 g | 10.6 g | 1.3 g | 440 mg |
| Beef with sweet and sour sauce | 189 g399 kcal | 211 kcal | 9.3 g | 12.8 g | 0.6 g | 346 mg |
| Szechuan beef | 163 g171 kcal | 105 kcal | 7.1 g | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 409 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706743: its source amount is 121 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 2706743, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
350 kcal
162 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706743, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
17.4 g≈ 22% Daily ValueSaturated fat
3.8 g≈ 19% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706743’s 121 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706743 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 21.7 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 121 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal 216 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 21.7 g 17.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 5.5 g 4.6 g | 2% 2% |
| Total fat | 17.4 g 14.4 g | 22% 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g 1 g | 4% 4% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g 1.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 211.8 mg 175 mg | 9% 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g 3.2 g | 19% 16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.9 g 6.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g 3.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 55.7 mg 46 mg | 19% 15% |
| Potassium | 272.3 mg 225 mg | 6% 5% |
| Calcium | 19.4 mg 16 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg 1.6 mg | 11% 9% |
| Magnesium | 35.1 mg 29 mg | 8% 7% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2 mg 11.7 mg | 16% 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18.2 µg 15 µg | 2% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 74.9 g 61.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706743, approximate percentages divide the displayed 121 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 2706743 to 15 source inputs totaling 943.1 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Kung Pao beef” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
15 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled, Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
943.1 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiledUSDA ingredient 13893 · encyclopedia page available | 1 LB | 453.6 g | 48.1% |
| 2 | Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)USDA ingredient 16123 · encyclopedia page available | 10.6 GM | 10.6 g | 1.1% |
| 3 | Garlic, rawUSDA ingredient 11215 · encyclopedia page available | 3 | 9 g | 1% |
| 4 | Ginger root, rawUSDA ingredient 11216 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TS | 4 g | 0.4% |
| 5 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 3 TB | 42 g | 4.5% |
| 6 | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without saltUSDA ingredient 16390 · encyclopedia page available | 73 GM | 73 g | 7.7% |
| 7 | Peppers, jalapeno, rawUSDA ingredient 11979 · encyclopedia page available | 3 GM | 3 g | 0.3% |
| 8 | Red pepper, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997525 · encyclopedia page available | 73 GM | 73 g | 7.7% |
| 9 | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), rawUSDA ingredient 11291 · encyclopedia page available | 36 GM | 36 g | 3.8% |
| 10 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 180 GM | 180 g | 19.1% |
| 11 | Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6176 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 18 g | 1.9% |
| 12 | Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6175 · encyclopedia page available | 17.5 GM | 17.5 g | 1.9% |
| 13 | Vinegar, ciderUSDA ingredient 2048 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 1.1% |
| 14 | Oil, sesame, salad or cookingUSDA ingredient 4058 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TS | 9.3 g | 1% |
| 15 | CornstarchUSDA ingredient 20027 · encyclopedia page available | 4 GM | 4 g | 0.4% |
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 2706743, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures” 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
Kung Pao beef
- USDA category
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2706743
- FNDDS code
- 27415170
Closest inspectable record
Kung Pao pork
- USDA category
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2706763
- FNDDS code
- 27420150
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | 219 kcal | −3 kcal |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 16.9 g | +1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 4.6 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 14.8 g | −0.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 183 mg | −8 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only this record lists Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled. Only the comparison record lists Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
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: Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu); Garlic, raw; Ginger root, raw; Vegetable oil, NFS; and 10 more.
Listed only in this record: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
Listed only in the comparison: Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 121 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (162 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 121 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (162 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706743 with FDC 2706763 at equal mass; use their 121 g and 121 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706743 versus FDC 2706763 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 stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures 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 “Kung Pao beef,” 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 2706743 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 216 kcal per 100 g becomes 261 kcal at 121 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: 2706743
FNDDS food code: 27415170
The scaling for FDC 2706743 can be exact while the match to “Kung Pao beef” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 121 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.