Energy
middle half160 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce calories: 376 per 235 g
This exact USDA record reports 376 calories for 235 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 · 235 g
- Calories
- 376 kcal
- Protein
- 20.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 35.5 g
- Total fat
- 17.1 g
- Fiber
- 1.9 g
- Sodium
- 1,015 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 235 g
376calories
Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce
- Protein
- 20.8 g
- Carbs
- 35.5 g
- Fat
- 17.1 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 376 calories for USDA reference amount at 235 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 160 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 20.8 g protein, 1.9 g fiber, and 1,015 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is tomato products, canned, sauce, representing 24.7% 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 manicotti 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 229–376 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 2708777: “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce.” 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 2708777, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 manicotti” through “USDA reference amount” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 manicottiUSDA-listed household measure | 143 g | 229 kcal | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 618 mg |
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 176.3 g | 282 kcal | 15.6 g | 1.4 g | 761 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 235 g | 376 kcal | 20.8 g | 1.9 g | 1,015 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 2708777’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter8.8 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
lower quarter0.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter432 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 2708777’s 235 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
Calcium327 mg
≈ 25% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A171.6 µg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium1,015 mg
≈ 44% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat8.7 g
≈ 44% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708775 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 235 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 176.3–293.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 282 kcal and 470 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708775
At an equal 100 g, this record has 5.3 g less carbohydrate than “Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Tomato products, canned, sauce
The source formulation has 14 input rows; Tomato products, canned, sauce supplies 24.7% 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 “cheese-filled; with meat sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2708775 when “cheese-filled; no sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708777 · FNDDS 58133130
- Named qualifiers
- cheese-filled · with meat sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef, ground · Onions, cooked, as ingredient · Tomato products, canned, sauce
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708775 · FNDDS 58133110
- Named qualifiers
- cheese-filled · no sauce
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “cheese-filled” and “with meat sauce”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordManicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 235 g376 kcal | 160 kcal | 8.8 g | 7.3 g | 0.8 g | 432 mg |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce | 209 g433 kcal | 207 kcal | 10.4 g | 9.3 g | 0.6 g | 443 mg |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 250 g343 kcal | 137 kcal | 6.4 g | 6.1 g | 0.8 g | 598 mg |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 170 g269 kcal | 158 kcal | 8.5 g | 6.5 g | 1 g | 300 mg |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless | 235 g360 kcal | 153 kcal | 7.6 g | 6.6 g | 0.9 g | 436 mg |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, no sauce | 160 g277 kcal | 173 kcal | 7.4 g | 6.3 g | 0.7 g | 646 mg |
| Manicotti, vegetable- and cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless | 235 g317 kcal | 135 kcal | 6.4 g | 5.2 g | 1 g | 394 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708777: its source amount is 235 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 2708777, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 manicotti
229 kcal
143 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708777, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
136.3 mg≈ 45% Daily ValueSodium
1,015.2 mg≈ 44% Daily ValueSaturated fat
8.7 g≈ 44% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708777’s 235 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708777 at 235 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1015 mg sodium, about 44% 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 235 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 kcal 160 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 20.8 g 8.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 35.5 g 15.1 g | 13% 5% |
| Total fat | 17.1 g 7.3 g | 22% 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g 0.8 g | 7% 3% |
| Sugars | 3.6 g 1.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,015.2 mg 432 mg | 44% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 8.7 g 3.7 g | 44% 19% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.7 g 2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g 0.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 136.3 mg 58 mg | 45% 19% |
| Potassium | 470 mg 200 mg | 10% 4% |
| Calcium | 326.7 mg 139 mg | 25% 11% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg 1.4 mg | 18% 8% |
| Magnesium | 42.3 mg 18 mg | 10% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg 1.8 mg | 5% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 µg 0.3 µg | 4% 2% |
| Vitamin A | 171.6 µg 73 µg | 19% 8% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 157 g 66.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708777, approximate percentages divide the displayed 235 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 2708777 to 14 source inputs totaling 1,836.9 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
14 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Tomato products, canned, sauce, Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,836.9 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese, parmesan, gratedUSDA ingredient 1032 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 100 g | 5.4% |
| 2 | Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skimUSDA ingredient 1029 · encyclopedia page available | 56 GM | 56 g | 3% |
| 3 | Cheese, ricotta, whole milkUSDA ingredient 1036 · encyclopedia page available | 1.75 C | 430.5 g | 23.4% |
| 4 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 150 GM | 150 g | 8.2% |
| 5 | White sauce or gravyUSDA ingredient 13411000 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 C | 60 g | 3.3% |
| 6 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 250 g | 13.6% |
| 7 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 6 g | 0.3% |
| 8 | Beverages, water, tap, municipalUSDA ingredient 14429 · encyclopedia page available | 3 TB | 44.4 g | 2.4% |
| 9 | Beef, groundUSDA ingredient 21500100 · encyclopedia page available | 123 GM | 123 g | 6.7% |
| 10 | Onions, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997510 · encyclopedia page available | 40 GM | 40 g | 2.2% |
| 11 | Tomato products, canned, sauceUSDA ingredient 11549 · encyclopedia page available | 16 WO | 453.6 g | 24.7% |
| 12 | Beverages, water, tap, municipalUSDA ingredient 14429 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 118.5 g | 6.5% |
| 13 | Spices, basil, driedUSDA ingredient 2003 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 0.7 g | 0% |
| 14 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 4.2 g | 0.2% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708777, 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
Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708777
- FNDDS code
- 58133130
Closest inspectable record
Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708775
- FNDDS code
- 58133110
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 207 kcal | −47 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 10.4 g | −1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 20.4 g | −5.3 g |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9.3 g | −2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 0.6 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 443 mg | −11 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 47 less calories, 1.6 g less protein, and 5.3 g less carbohydrate than “Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce.”
Only this record lists Beef, ground; Onions, cooked, as ingredient; Tomato products, canned, sauce; Spices, basil, dried. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 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: Cheese, parmesan, grated; Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim; Cheese, ricotta, whole milk; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; and 4 more.
Listed only in this record: Beef, ground; Onions, cooked, as ingredient; Tomato products, canned, sauce; Spices, basil, dried; and 1 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 235 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 manicotti (143 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 209 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 manicotti (127 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708777 with FDC 2708775 at equal mass; use their 235 g and 209 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708777 versus FDC 2708775 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 1 guide place “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708777 into a universal recipe.
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 “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce,” 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 2708777 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 160 kcal per 100 g becomes 376 kcal at 235 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: 2708777
FNDDS food code: 58133130
The scaling for FDC 2708777 can be exact while the match to “Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 235 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.