Energy
upper quarter126 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 66 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 37–112 kcal
Based on 13 records reporting energy.
Soups & stewshigher variability
Ramen bowl with chicken calories: 309 per 1 cup (245 g)
This exact USDA record reports 309 calories for 1 cup (245 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 · 245 g
- Calories
- 309 kcal
- Protein
- 17.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 37.7 g
- Total fat
- 9.5 g
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
- Sodium
- 867 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 245 g
309calories
Ramen bowl with chicken
- Protein
- 17.2 g
- Carbs
- 37.7 g
- Fat
- 9.5 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 309 calories for 1 cup at 245 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 126 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 17.2 g protein, 2.5 g fiber, and 867 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, representing 48.4% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 7 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 2709155: “Ramen bowl 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 2709155, 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 | 183.8 g | 232 kcal | 12.9 g | 1.8 g | 650 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 245 g | 309 kcal | 17.2 g | 2.5 g | 867 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 306.3 g | 386 kcal | 21.6 g | 3.1 g | 1,084 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Ramen and Asian broth-based soups
The comparison set contains 13 exact records in the Ramen and Asian broth-based soups USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709155’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 3.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.2–5.8 g
Based on 13 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.4–1 g
Based on 13 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half354 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 357 mg
- Middle 50%
- 333–370 mg
Based on 13 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709155’s 245 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
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber2.5 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium867 mg
≈ 38% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.7 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Ramen bowl with chicken,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709154 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 245 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 183.8–306.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 232 kcal and 386 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709154
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.3 g less total fat than “Ramen bowl with beef.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
The source formulation has 7 input rows; Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt supplies 48.4% 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 “Ramen bowl with chicken” fits. Inspect FDC 2709154 when the exact wording “Ramen bowl with beef” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Ramen bowl with chicken
- Exact source wording
- “Ramen bowl with chicken”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709155 · FNDDS 58407042
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken as ingredient in recipes
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Ramen bowl with beef
- Exact source wording
- “Ramen bowl with beef”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709154 · FNDDS 58407038
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef as ingredient in recipes
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 recordRamen bowl with chicken | 245 g309 kcal | 126 kcal | 7 g | 3.9 g | 1 g | 354 mg |
| Ramen bowl with beef | 245 g336 kcal | 137 kcal | 6.8 g | 5.2 g | 1 g | 353 mg |
| Ramen bowl with fish | 245 g274 kcal | 112 kcal | 5.8 g | 2.9 g | 1 g | 359 mg |
| Ramen bowl with meat and egg | 245 g311 kcal | 127 kcal | 7.1 g | 4.6 g | 0.9 g | 333 mg |
| Ramen bowl, vegetarian with egg | 245 g274 kcal | 112 kcal | 4.9 g | 4 g | 1 g | 322 mg |
| Soup, ramen noodles, water added | 245 g162 kcal | 66 kcal | 1.5 g | 2.6 g | 0.4 g | 282 mg |
| Soup, pho, with meat | 245 g189 kcal | 77 kcal | 5.8 g | 3.3 g | 0.4 g | 365 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709155: its source amount is 245 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 2709155, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
309 kcal
245 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709155, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
867.3 mg≈ 38% Daily ValueCholesterol
44.1 mg≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709155’s 245 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2709155 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 17.2 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 2709155 at 245 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 867 mg sodium, about 38% 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 245 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal 126 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 17.2 g 7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 37.7 g 15.4 g | 14% 6% |
| Total fat | 9.5 g 3.9 g | 12% 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g 1 g | 9% 4% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g 0.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 867.3 mg 354 mg | 38% 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g 0.7 g | 9% 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.7 g 1.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g 1.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 44.1 mg 18 mg | 15% 6% |
| Potassium | 223 mg 91 mg | 5% 2% |
| Calcium | 34.3 mg 14 mg | 3% 1% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg 0.9 mg | 12% 5% |
| Magnesium | 36.8 mg 15 mg | 9% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6 mg 3.1 mg | 8% 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 36.8 µg 15 µg | 4% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 177.9 g 72.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709155, approximate percentages divide the displayed 245 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 2709155 to 7 source inputs totaling 103.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Ramen bowl with chicken” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
7 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Chicken as ingredient in recipes. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
103.3 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 24.2% |
| 2 | Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added saltUSDA ingredient 20121 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 48.4% |
| 3 | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), rawUSDA ingredient 11291 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 4.8% |
| 4 | Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), rawUSDA ingredient 11116 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 4.8% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.9 GM | 0.9 g | 0.9% |
| 6 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 2.4 GM | 2.4 g | 2.3% |
| 7 | Chicken as ingredient in recipesUSDA ingredient 99992405 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 14.5% |
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 2709155, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Ramen and Asian broth-based soups” 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
Ramen bowl with chicken
- USDA category
- Ramen and Asian broth-based soups
- FDC ID
- 2709155
- FNDDS code
- 58407042
Closest inspectable record
Ramen bowl with beef
- USDA category
- Ramen and Asian broth-based soups
- FDC ID
- 2709154
- FNDDS code
- 58407038
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 137 kcal | −11 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 6.8 g | +0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 15.4 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 5.2 g | −1.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 354 mg | 353 mg | +1 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 11 less calories and 1.3 g less total fat than “Ramen bowl with beef.”
Only this record lists Chicken as ingredient in recipes. Only the comparison record lists Beef as ingredient in recipes. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
2 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: Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw; and 2 more.
Listed only in this record: Chicken as ingredient in recipes.
Listed only in the comparison: Beef as ingredient in recipes.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 245 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (245 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 245 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (245 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709155 with FDC 2709154 at equal mass; use their 245 g and 245 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709155 versus FDC 2709154 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 ramen and asian broth-based soups source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Ramen bowl with chicken” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709155 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 bowl size, solid-to-broth ratio, recipe, added cream, oil, or toppings.
For “Ramen bowl with chicken,” resolve bowl size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
bowl size
Resolve bowl size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 02
solid-to-broth ratio
Estimate what was actually consumed, including liquid left behind. The same bowl volume can contain a different mass and solid-to-liquid balance.
- 03
recipe
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
added cream, oil, or toppings
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 2709155 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 126 kcal per 100 g becomes 309 kcal at 245 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: 2709155
FNDDS food code: 58407042
The scaling for FDC 2709155 can be exact while the match to “Ramen bowl with chicken” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 245 g weight, 7-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.