Energy
middle half130 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 125 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 101–139 kcal
Based on 28 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Lo mein, with chicken calories: 260 per 1 cup (200 g)
This exact USDA record reports 260 calories for 1 cup (200 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 · 200 g
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- Protein
- 18.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 32.4 g
- Total fat
- 6.3 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 826 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 200 g
260calories
Lo mein, with chicken
- Protein
- 18.3 g
- Carbs
- 32.4 g
- Fat
- 6.3 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 260 calories for 1 cup at 200 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 130 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 18.3 g protein, 2 g fiber, and 826 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is restaurant, chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat, representing 80.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. 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.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708803: “Lo mein, with chicken.” 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 2708803, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” 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 | 150 g | 195 kcal | 13.7 g | 1.5 g | 620 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 200 g | 260 kcal | 18.3 g | 2 g | 826 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 250 g | 325 kcal | 22.9 g | 2.5 g | 1,033 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Fried rice and lo/chow mein
The comparison set contains 28 exact records in the Fried rice and lo/chow mein USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708803’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half9.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 8.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.3–9.8 g
Based on 28 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.9–1.5 g
Based on 28 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter413 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 357 mg
- Middle 50%
- 327–395 mg
Based on 28 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708803’s 200 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; 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
Iron2 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium32 mg
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium826 mg
≈ 36% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.4 g
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Lo mein, with chicken,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708800 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 200 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 150–250 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 195 kcal and 325 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708800
At an equal 100 g, this record has 50 mg more sodium than “Lo mein, with shrimp.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat supplies 80.1% 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 “with chicken” fits. Inspect FDC 2708800 when “with shrimp” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Lo mein, with chicken
- Exact source wording
- “Lo mein, with chicken”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708803 · FNDDS 58136160
- Named qualifiers
- with chicken
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Lo mein, with shrimp
- Exact source wording
- “Lo mein, with shrimp”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708800 · FNDDS 58136130
- Named qualifiers
- with shrimp
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with chicken”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordLo mein, with chicken | 200 g260 kcal | 130 kcal | 9.2 g | 3.2 g | 1 g | 413 mg |
| Lo mein, with beef | 200 g258 kcal | 129 kcal | 9.7 g | 2.8 g | 1 g | 358 mg |
| Lo mein, with pork | 200 g276 kcal | 138 kcal | 9.5 g | 3.8 g | 1 g | 357 mg |
| Lo mein, with shrimp | 200 g242 kcal | 121 kcal | 8.6 g | 2.2 g | 1 g | 363 mg |
| Chicken or turkey chow mein or chop suey with noodles | 220 g288 kcal | 131 kcal | 9.9 g | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 408 mg |
| Chicken or turkey chow mein or chop suey, no noodles | 165 g137 kcal | 83 kcal | 9.8 g | 3.2 g | 0.8 g | 344 mg |
| Pad Thai with chicken | 200 g308 kcal | 154 kcal | 8.1 g | 7.5 g | 1.2 g | 384 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708803: its source amount is 200 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 2708803, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
260 kcal
200 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708803, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
826 mg≈ 36% Daily ValueCholesterol
44 mg≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708803’s 200 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708803 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 18.3 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 2708803 at 200 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 826 mg sodium, about 36% 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 200 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal 130 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 18.3 g 9.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 32.4 g 16.2 g | 12% 6% |
| Total fat | 6.3 g 3.2 g | 8% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g 1 g | 7% 4% |
| Sugars | 4.2 g 2.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 826 mg 413 mg | 36% 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g 0.7 g | 7% 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g 1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g 1.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg 22 mg | 15% 7% |
| Potassium | 280 mg 140 mg | 6% 3% |
| Calcium | 40 mg 20 mg | 3% 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg 1 mg | 11% 6% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg 16 mg | 8% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg 1.4 mg | 3% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg 9 µg | 2% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 140.6 g 70.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708803, approximate percentages divide the displayed 200 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 2708803 to 2 source inputs totaling 1,698.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Lo mein, with chicken” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat, Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,698.3 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meatUSDA ingredient 36625 · encyclopedia page available | 3 LB | 1,360.8 g | 80.1% |
| 2 | Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eatenUSDA ingredient 24102070 · encyclopedia page available | 338 GM | 337.5 g | 19.9% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- 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 2708803, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Fried rice and lo/chow mein” 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
Lo mein, with chicken
- USDA category
- Fried rice and lo/chow mein
- FDC ID
- 2708803
- FNDDS code
- 58136160
Closest inspectable record
Lo mein, with shrimp
- USDA category
- Fried rice and lo/chow mein
- FDC ID
- 2708800
- FNDDS code
- 58136130
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | 121 kcal | +9 kcal |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 8.6 g | +0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 2.2 g | +0.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 363 mg | +50 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 50 mg more sodium than “Lo mein, with shrimp.”
Only this record lists Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten. Only the comparison record lists Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture). Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
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: Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.
Listed only in this record: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten.
Listed only in the comparison: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture).
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 200 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (200 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 200 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (200 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708803 with FDC 2708800 at equal mass; use their 200 g and 200 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708803 versus FDC 2708800 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 fried rice and lo/chow mein source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Lo mein, with chicken” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708803 into a universal recipe.
Meal family guide Lo mein Lo mein: compare 4 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Context record Pad Thai Inspect the direct USDA Pad Thai with chicken record alongside explicitly labeled rice-noodle and stir-fried-noodle context records—without presenting them as interchangeable Pad Thai estimates.
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 “Lo mein, with chicken,” 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 2708803 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 130 kcal per 100 g becomes 260 kcal at 200 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: 2708803
FNDDS food code: 58136160
The scaling for FDC 2708803 can be exact while the match to “Lo mein, with chicken” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 200 g weight, 2-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.