Energy
middle half153 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Porcupine balls with tomato sauce calories: 202 per 132 g
This exact USDA record reports 202 calories for 132 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: Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 132 g
- Calories
- 202 kcal
- Protein
- 13.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 17.7 g
- Total fat
- 8.2 g
- Fiber
- 0.8 g
- Sodium
- 661 mg
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Estimated for 132 g
202calories
Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce
- Protein
- 13.7 g
- Carbs
- 17.7 g
- Fat
- 8.2 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 202 calories for USDA reference amount at 132 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 153 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 13.7 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, and 661 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, ground, representing 32.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 6 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 54–269 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 2706492: “Porcupine balls with tomato-based 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 2706492, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 porcupine ball with sauce” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 porcupine ball with sauceUSDA-listed household measure | 35 g | 54 kcal | 3.6 g | 0.2 g | 175 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 132 g | 202 kcal | 13.7 g | 0.8 g | 661 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 176 g | 269 kcal | 18.3 g | 1.1 g | 882 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Meat mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 197 exact records in the Meat mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706492’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half10.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 8.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 6.4–12.1 g
Based on 197 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 197 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter501 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 316 mg
- Middle 50%
- 305–412 mg
Based on 197 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706492’s 132 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.
Potassium409 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium661 mg
≈ 29% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat3.1 g
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706496 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 porcupine ball with sauce to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 35 g and 176 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 54 kcal to 269 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706496
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.7 g more carbohydrate than “Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, ground
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Beef, ground supplies 32.1% 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 “Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2706496 when the exact wording “Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706492 · FNDDS 27213120
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Soup, tomato, canned, condensed
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706496 · FNDDS 27213420
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, condensed
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 recordPorcupine balls with tomato-based sauce | 132 g202 kcal | 153 kcal | 10.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.6 g | 501 mg |
| Beef with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 363 mg |
| Meat with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 355 mg |
| Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce | 132 g207 kcal | 157 kcal | 10.3 g | 7.8 g | 0.5 g | 601 mg |
| Ham or pork with tomato-based sauce | 187 g286 kcal | 153 kcal | 20.3 g | 6.8 g | 0.4 g | 352 mg |
| Sausage with tomato-based sauce | 186 g435 kcal | 234 kcal | 13.3 g | 19.1 g | 0.4 g | 863 mg |
| Venison or deer with tomato-based sauce | 187 g262 kcal | 140 kcal | 25.6 g | 2.8 g | 0.4 g | 347 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706492: its source amount is 132 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 2706492, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
269 kcal
176 g
1 porcupine ball with sauce
54 kcal
35 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706492, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
661.3 mg≈ 29% Daily ValueSaturated fat
3.1 g≈ 16% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706492’s 132 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706492 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 13.7 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 2706492 at 132 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 661 mg sodium, about 29% 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 132 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal 153 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 13.7 g 10.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 17.7 g 13.4 g | 6% 5% |
| Total fat | 8.2 g 6.2 g | 11% 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g 0.6 g | 3% 2% |
| Sugars | 4 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 661.3 mg 501 mg | 29% 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g 2.4 g | 16% 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.6 g 2.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g 0.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 40.9 mg 31 mg | 14% 10% |
| Potassium | 409.2 mg 310 mg | 9% 7% |
| Calcium | 23.8 mg 18 mg | 2% 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg 1.5 mg | 11% 8% |
| Magnesium | 19.8 mg 15 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg 4.4 mg | 6% 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9.2 µg 7 µg | 1% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 90 g 68.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706492, approximate percentages divide the displayed 132 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 2706492 to 6 source inputs totaling 1,060.7 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, ground, Soup, tomato, canned, condensed, Beverages, water, tap, drinking. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,060.7 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, groundUSDA ingredient 21500100 · encyclopedia page available | 0.75 LB | 340.2 g | 32.1% |
| 2 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enrichedUSDA ingredient 20044 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 92.5 g | 8.7% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 6 g | 0.6% |
| 4 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 80 GM | 80 g | 7.5% |
| 5 | Soup, tomato, canned, condensedUSDA ingredient 6159 | 1 | 305 g | 28.8% |
| 6 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 237 g | 22.3% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706492, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Meat mixed dishes” 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
Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706492
- FNDDS code
- 27213120
Closest inspectable record
Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706496
- FNDDS code
- 27213420
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 157 kcal | −4 kcal |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 10.3 g | +0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | +2.7 g |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 7.8 g | −1.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 601 mg | −100 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 2.7 g more carbohydrate, 1.6 g less total fat, and 100 mg less sodium than “Porcupine balls with mushroom sauce.”
Only this record lists Soup, tomato, canned, condensed. Only the comparison record lists Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, condensed. 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: Beef, ground; Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched; Salt, table; Onions, raw; and 1 more.
Listed only in this record: Soup, tomato, canned, condensed.
Listed only in the comparison: Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, condensed.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 132 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (176 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 132 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (176 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706492 with FDC 2706496 at equal mass; use their 132 g and 132 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706492 versus FDC 2706496 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 meat mixed dishes 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 “Porcupine balls with tomato-based 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
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 2706492 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 153 kcal per 100 g becomes 202 kcal at 132 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: 2706492
FNDDS food code: 27213120
The scaling for FDC 2706492 can be exact while the match to “Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 132 g weight, 6-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.