Energy
middle half139 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Lasagna with meat calories: 348 per 1 cup (250 g)
This exact USDA record reports 348 calories for 1 cup (250 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup · 250 g
- Calories
- 348 kcal
- Protein
- 18.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 40.5 g
- Total fat
- 12.4 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 975 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 250 g
348calories
Lasagna with meat
- Protein
- 18.6 g
- Carbs
- 40.5 g
- Fat
- 12.4 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 348 calories for 1 cup at 250 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 139 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 18.6 g protein, 4 g fiber, and 975 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is lasagna with meat & sauce, frozen entree, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 29–348 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 2708750: “Lasagna with meat.” 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 2708750, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 surface inch” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 surface inchUSDA-listed household measure | 20.7 g | 29 kcal | 1.5 g | 0.3 g | 81 mg |
| 1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4")USDA-listed household measure | 206 g | 286 kcal | 15.3 g | 3.3 g | 803 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 348 kcal | 18.6 g | 4 g | 975 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
The comparison set contains 169 exact records in the Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708750’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter7.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.8 g
- Middle 50%
- 4.4–6.3 g
Based on 169 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half390 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 336 mg
- Middle 50%
- 233–398 mg
Based on 169 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708750’s 250 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; 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
Calcium205 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber4 g
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium975 mg
≈ 42% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat5.8 g
≈ 29% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Lasagna with meat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708754 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 surface inch to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 20.7 g and 250 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 29 kcal to 348 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708754
At an equal 100 g, this record has 15 kcal more calories than “Lasagna with meat, frozen.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Lasagna with meat & sauce, frozen entree
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Lasagna with meat” fits. Inspect FDC 2708754 when “frozen” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Lasagna with meat
- Exact source wording
- “Lasagna with meat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708750 · FNDDS 58130011
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Lasagna with meat, frozen
- Exact source wording
- “Lasagna with meat, frozen”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708754 · FNDDS 58130016
- Named qualifiers
- frozen
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 recordLasagna with meat | 250 g348 kcal | 139 kcal | 7.5 g | 5 g | 1.6 g | 390 mg |
| Lasagna with meat, frozen | 250 g310 kcal | 124 kcal | 6.6 g | 4.4 g | 1.4 g | 347 mg |
| Lasagna with meat, canned | 250 g243 kcal | 97 kcal | 3.2 g | 3.4 g | 1.5 g | 283 mg |
| Lasagna with meat, from restaurant | 250 g463 kcal | 185 kcal | 10.8 g | 10.7 g | 1.5 g | 466 mg |
| Lasagna with meat and spinach | 250 g518 kcal | 207 kcal | 13.3 g | 10.8 g | 1.1 g | 412 mg |
| Lasagna with meat, home recipe | 250 g515 kcal | 206 kcal | 13.6 g | 10.9 g | 1.1 g | 416 mg |
| Lasagna, meatless | 250 g325 kcal | 130 kcal | 6.5 g | 5.3 g | 1.7 g | 284 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708750: its source amount is 250 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 2708750, the 4 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4")
286 kcal
206 g
1 piece (1/8 of 7" x 12", approx 3-1/2" x 3")
322 kcal
232 g
1 cup
348 kcal
250 g
1 surface inch
29 kcal
21 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708750, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
975 mg≈ 42% Daily ValueSaturated fat
5.8 g≈ 29% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708750’s 250 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708750 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 18.6 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 2708750 at 250 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 975 mg sodium, about 42% 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 250 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 348 kcal 139 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 18.6 g 7.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 40.5 g 16.2 g | 15% 6% |
| Total fat | 12.4 g 5 g | 16% 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g 1.6 g | 14% 6% |
| Sugars | 8.3 g 3.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 975 mg 390 mg | 42% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g 2.3 g | 29% 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g 1.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g 0.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg 16 mg | 13% 5% |
| Potassium | 517.5 mg 207 mg | 11% 4% |
| Calcium | 205 mg 82 mg | 16% 6% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg 0.7 mg | 10% 4% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg 20 mg | 12% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg 4.4 mg | 12% 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 105 µg 42 µg | 12% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 174.5 g 69.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708750, approximate percentages divide the displayed 250 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 2708750 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Lasagna with meat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Lasagna with meat & sauce, frozen entree is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasagna with meat & sauce, frozen entreeUSDA ingredient 22916 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708750, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese” 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
Lasagna with meat
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708750
- FNDDS code
- 58130011
Closest inspectable record
Lasagna with meat, frozen
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708754
- FNDDS code
- 58130016
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | 124 kcal | +15 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 6.6 g | +0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 14.4 g | +1.8 g |
| Total fat | 5 g | 4.4 g | +0.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 1.4 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 347 mg | +43 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 15 more calories than “Lasagna with meat, frozen.”
1 of the six displayed differences clears 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: Lasagna with meat & sauce, frozen entree.
The ingredient codes overlap, while at least one listed amount, weight, sequence, or formulation detail differs.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 250 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 250 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708750 with FDC 2708754 at equal mass; use their 250 g and 250 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708750 versus FDC 2708754 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 pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Lasagna with meat” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708750 into a universal recipe.
Meal family guide Lasagna Compare ten USDA lasagna records using the same 250-gram source amount, including meatless, meat, poultry, spinach, canned, frozen, home-recipe, and restaurant cases. Meal family guide Lasagna with meat Lasagna with meat: compare 5 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.
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 “Lasagna with meat,” 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 2708750 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 139 kcal per 100 g becomes 348 kcal at 250 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.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708750
FNDDS food code: 58130011
The scaling for FDC 2708750 can be exact while the match to “Lasagna with meat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 250 g weight, 1-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.