Energy
lower quarter114 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Whole-grain pasta, tomato sauce & vegetables, ready-made calories: 285 per 1 cup (250 g)
This exact USDA record reports 285 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.
Exact USDA description: Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat
Quick facts
1 cup · 250 g
- Calories
- 285 kcal
- Protein
- 9.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 47 g
- Total fat
- 8.1 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 735 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 250 g
285calories
Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat
- Protein
- 9.4 g
- Carbs
- 47 g
- Fat
- 8.1 g
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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 285 calories for 1 cup at 250 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 114 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 9.4 g protein, 7 g fiber, and 735 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (includes foods for usda's food distribution program), representing 50.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 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.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 194–485 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 2708884: “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat.” 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 2708884, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 Spaghettio's snack size microwavable tray” through “1 can” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Spaghettio's snack size microwavable trayUSDA-listed household measure | 170 g | 194 kcal | 6.4 g | 4.8 g | 500 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 285 kcal | 9.4 g | 7 g | 735 mg |
| 1 canUSDA-listed household measure | 425 g | 485 kcal | 16 g | 11.9 g | 1,250 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, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2708884’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter3.8 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
upper quarter2.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half294 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 2708884’s 250 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; 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
Dietary fiber7 g
≈ 25% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium90 mg
≈ 21% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium735 mg
≈ 32% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.1 g
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708890 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 Spaghettio's snack size microwavable tray to 1 can
USDA assigns those measures 170 g and 425 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 194 kcal to 485 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708890
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.1 g less protein than “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) supplies 50.7% 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 “whole grain; with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables; ready-to-heat” fits. Inspect FDC 2708890 when “whole grain; with tomato-based sauce; meat; and added vegetables” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat
- Exact source wording
- “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708884 · FNDDS 58146613
- Named qualifiers
- whole grain · with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables · ready-to-heat
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat
- Exact source wording
- “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708890 · FNDDS 58146633
- Named qualifiers
- whole grain · with tomato-based sauce · meat · and added vegetables
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Spaghetti sauce with meat and added vegetables
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “whole grain”, “with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables”, and “ready-to-heat”. 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 recordPasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 250 g285 kcal | 114 kcal | 3.8 g | 3.3 g | 2.8 g | 294 mg |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, seafood, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 250 g300 kcal | 120 kcal | 5.6 g | 3.3 g | 2.6 g | 309 mg |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, poultry, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 250 g313 kcal | 125 kcal | 6.1 g | 3.8 g | 2.6 g | 298 mg |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 250 g333 kcal | 133 kcal | 5.9 g | 4.6 g | 2.6 g | 299 mg |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat | 250 g290 kcal | 116 kcal | 3.7 g | 3.4 g | 2.8 g | 340 mg |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 250 g295 kcal | 118 kcal | 3.7 g | 2.9 g | 1.7 g | 292 mg |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and seafood, ready-to-heat | 250 g305 kcal | 122 kcal | 5.6 g | 3.4 g | 2.7 g | 346 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708884: 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 2708884, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
285 kcal
250 g
1 can
485 kcal
425 g
1 microwavable cup
243 kcal
213 g
1 Spaghettio's snack size microwavable tray
194 kcal
170 g
1 large microwavable bowl
469 kcal
411 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708884, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
735 mg≈ 32% Daily ValueDietary fiber
7 g≈ 25% Daily ValueMagnesium
90 mg≈ 21% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708884’s 250 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2708884 at 250 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 7 g dietary fiber, about 25% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 735 mg sodium, about 32% 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 | 285 kcal 114 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 9.4 g 3.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g 18.8 g | 17% 7% |
| Total fat | 8.1 g 3.3 g | 10% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 7 g 2.8 g | 25% 10% |
| Sugars | 6.8 g 2.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 735 mg 294 mg | 32% 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g 0.4 g | 5% 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g 1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g 1.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 2.5 mg 1 mg | 1% 0% |
| Potassium | 495 mg 198 mg | 11% 4% |
| Calcium | 45 mg 18 mg | 3% 1% |
| Iron | 3 mg 1.2 mg | 17% 7% |
| Magnesium | 90 mg 36 mg | 21% 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3 mg 5.7 mg | 16% 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 40 µg 16 µg | 4% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 182.5 g 73 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708884, 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 2708884 to 4 source inputs totaling 276 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program), Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables, Vegetable oil, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
276 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)USDA ingredient 20125 · encyclopedia page available | 140 GM | 140 g | 50.7% |
| 2 | Spaghetti sauce with added vegetablesUSDA ingredient 74404020 · encyclopedia page available | 130 GM | 130 g | 47.1% |
| 3 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 1.8% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 GM | 1 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 2708884, 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
Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708884
- FNDDS code
- 58146613
Closest inspectable record
Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708890
- FNDDS code
- 58146633
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 133 kcal | −19 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 5.9 g | −2.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 18.1 g | +0.7 g |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4.6 g | −1.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 2.6 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 299 mg | −5 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 19 less calories, 2.1 g less protein, and 1.4 g less total fat than “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat.”
Only this record lists Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables. Only the comparison record lists Spaghetti sauce with meat and added vegetables. 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: Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); Vegetable oil, NFS; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables.
Listed only in the comparison: Spaghetti sauce with meat and added vegetables.
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 2708884 with FDC 2708890 at equal mass; use their 250 g and 250 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708884 versus FDC 2708890 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 “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708884 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 “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
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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 2708884 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 114 kcal per 100 g becomes 285 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: 2708884
FNDDS food code: 58146613
The scaling for FDC 2708884 can be exact while the match to “Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 250 g weight, 4-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.