Energy
middle half173 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 shrimp calories: 209 per 121 g
This exact USDA record reports 209 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
- 209 kcal
- Protein
- 16.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 6.4 g
- Total fat
- 12.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.2 g
- Sodium
- 254 mg
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Estimated for 121 g
209calories
Kung Pao shrimp
- Protein
- 16.8 g
- Carbs
- 6.4 g
- Fat
- 12.9 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 209 calories for USDA reference amount at 121 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 173 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 16.8 g protein, 1.2 g fiber, and 254 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture), 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 209–280 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 2706857: “Kung Pao shrimp.” 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 2706857, 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 | 157 kcal | 12.6 g | 0.9 g | 191 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 121 g | 209 kcal | 16.8 g | 1.2 g | 254 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 162 g | 280 kcal | 22.5 g | 1.6 g | 340 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, “middle half” describes FDC 2706857’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter13.9 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 quarter210 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 2706857’s 121 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 C14 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium45 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium254 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2 g
≈ 10% 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 shrimp,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706743 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 157 kcal and 262 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706743
At an equal 100 g, this record has 3.7 g less total fat than “Kung Pao beef.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)
The source formulation has 15 input rows; Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture) 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 shrimp” fits. Inspect FDC 2706743 when the exact wording “Kung Pao beef” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Kung Pao shrimp
- Exact source wording
- “Kung Pao shrimp”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706857 · FNDDS 27450470
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
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
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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 shrimp | 121 g209 kcal | 173 kcal | 13.9 g | 10.7 g | 1 g | 210 mg |
| Kung Pao beef | 121 g261 kcal | 216 kcal | 17.9 g | 14.4 g | 1 g | 175 mg |
| Kung pao chicken | 121 g156 kcal | 129 kcal | 9.8 g | 7 g | 1.5 g | 402 mg |
| Kung Pao pork | 121 g265 kcal | 219 kcal | 16.9 g | 14.8 g | 1 g | 183 mg |
| Sweet and sour shrimp | 132 g227 kcal | 172 kcal | 5.9 g | 9.2 g | 0.6 g | 347 mg |
| Shrimp teriyaki | 113 g136 kcal | 120 kcal | 21.6 g | 1.6 g | 0 g | 581 mg |
| Shrimp egg foo yung | 131 g164 kcal | 125 kcal | 11.7 g | 6.2 g | 0.3 g | 340 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706857: 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 2706857, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
280 kcal
162 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706857, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
129.5 mg≈ 43% Daily ValueTotal fat
12.9 g≈ 17% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706857’s 121 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706857 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 16.8 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 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706857 at 121 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 254 mg sodium, about 11% 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 121 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 kcal 173 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 16.8 g 13.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 6.4 g 5.3 g | 2% 2% |
| Total fat | 12.9 g 10.7 g | 17% 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g 1 g | 4% 4% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g 1.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 254.1 mg 210 mg | 11% 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g 1.7 g | 10% 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.7 g 4.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g 3.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 129.5 mg 107 mg | 43% 36% |
| Potassium | 222.6 mg 184 mg | 5% 4% |
| Calcium | 71.4 mg 59 mg | 5% 5% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg 0.5 mg | 3% 3% |
| Magnesium | 44.8 mg 37 mg | 11% 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2 mg 11.7 mg | 16% 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 70.2 µg 58 µg | 8% 6% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 82.2 g 67.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706857, 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 2706857 to 15 source inputs totaling 943.1 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Kung Pao shrimp” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
15 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture), 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 | Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)USDA ingredient 15151 · 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 2706857, 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 shrimp
- USDA category
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2706857
- FNDDS code
- 27450470
Closest inspectable record
Kung Pao beef
- USDA category
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2706743
- FNDDS code
- 27415170
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal | 216 kcal | −43 kcal |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 17.9 g | −4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 4.6 g | +0.8 g |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 14.4 g | −3.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 175 mg | +35 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 43 less calories, 4 g less protein, and 3.7 g less total fat than “Kung Pao beef.”
Only this record lists Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture). Only the comparison record lists Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 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: Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu); Garlic, raw; Ginger root, raw; Vegetable oil, NFS; and 10 more.
Listed only in this record: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture).
Listed only in the comparison: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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 2706857 with FDC 2706743 at equal mass; use their 121 g and 121 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706857 versus FDC 2706743 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 shrimp,” 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 2706857 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 173 kcal per 100 g becomes 209 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: 2706857
FNDDS food code: 27450470
The scaling for FDC 2706857 can be exact while the match to “Kung Pao shrimp” 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.