Energy
lower quarter102 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 117 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 106–138 kcal
Based on 99 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
White rice, with gravy, no added fat calories: 182 per 178 g
This exact USDA record reports 182 calories for 178 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: Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 178 g
- Calories
- 182 kcal
- Protein
- 3.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 36.3 g
- Total fat
- 1.9 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
- Sodium
- 522 mg
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Estimated for 178 g
182calories
Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat
- Protein
- 3.6 g
- Carbs
- 36.3 g
- Fat
- 1.9 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 182 calories for USDA reference amount at 178 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 102 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 3.6 g protein, 0.5 g fiber, and 522 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked, representing 66.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 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 182–242 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 2709096: “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat.” 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 2709096, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” 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 | 133.5 g | 136 kcal | 2.7 g | 0.4 g | 391 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 178 g | 182 kcal | 3.6 g | 0.5 g | 522 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 237 g | 242 kcal | 4.8 g | 0.7 g | 694 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Rice mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 99 exact records in the Rice mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2709096’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.3–4 g
Based on 99 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.8–1.7 g
Based on 99 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter293 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 199 mg
- Middle 50%
- 176–287 mg
Based on 99 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709096’s 178 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
Iron1 mg
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium522 mg
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.5 g
≈ 2% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709097 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 178 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 133.5–222.5 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 136 kcal and 227 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709097
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.9 g less total fat than “Rice, white, with gravy, fat added.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked supplies 66.1% 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 “white; with gravy; no added fat” fits. Inspect FDC 2709097 when “white; with gravy; fat added” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat
- Exact source wording
- “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709096 · FNDDS 58164540
- Named qualifiers
- white · with gravy · no added fat
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Rice, white, with gravy, fat added
- Exact source wording
- “Rice, white, with gravy, fat added”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709097 · FNDDS 58164550
- Named qualifiers
- white · with gravy · fat added
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Vegetable oil, NFS
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “white”, “with gravy”, and “no added fat”. 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 recordRice, white, with gravy, no added fat | 178 g182 kcal | 102 kcal | 2 g | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 293 mg |
| Rice, white, with gravy, fat added | 178 g208 kcal | 117 kcal | 2 g | 3 g | 0.3 g | 287 mg |
| Rice, white, with vegetables and gravy, fat added | 195 g209 kcal | 107 kcal | 2.2 g | 2.4 g | 1.1 g | 237 mg |
| Rice, white, with vegetables and gravy, no added fat | 192 g182 kcal | 95 kcal | 2.2 g | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 241 mg |
| Rice, brown, with gravy, no added fat | 178 g180 kcal | 101 kcal | 2.1 g | 1.4 g | 1.2 g | 256 mg |
| Rice, white, with carrots, no added fat | 120 g127 kcal | 106 kcal | 2.2 g | 0.3 g | 1 g | 199 mg |
| Rice, brown, with gravy, fat added | 178 g203 kcal | 114 kcal | 2.1 g | 3.1 g | 1.1 g | 252 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709096: its source amount is 178 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 2709096, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
242 kcal
237 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709096, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
521.5 mg≈ 23% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
36.3 g≈ 13% Daily ValueIron
1.5 mg≈ 8% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709096’s 178 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 2709096 at 178 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 522 mg sodium, about 23% 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 178 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 182 kcal 102 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 3.6 g 2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 36.3 g 20.4 g | 13% 7% |
| Total fat | 1.9 g 1.1 g | 2% 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g 0.3 g | 2% 1% |
| Sugars | 0.2 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 521.5 mg 293 mg | 23% 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g 0.3 g | 2% 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g 0.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g 0.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 3.6 mg 2 mg | 1% 1% |
| Potassium | 65.9 mg 37 mg | 1% 1% |
| Calcium | 17.8 mg 10 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg 0.8 mg | 8% 5% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg 9 mg | 4% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 134.4 g 75.5 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709096, approximate percentages divide the displayed 178 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 2709096 to 3 source inputs totaling 238.9 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked, Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
238.9 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cookedUSDA ingredient 20045 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 158 g | 66.1% |
| 2 | Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6119 · encyclopedia page available | 0.33 | 79.9 g | 33.5% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.17 | 1 g | 0.4% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709096, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Rice 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
Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2709096
- FNDDS code
- 58164540
Closest inspectable record
Rice, white, with gravy, fat added
- USDA category
- Rice mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2709097
- FNDDS code
- 58164550
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 117 kcal | −15 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 2 g | +0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 20 g | +0.4 g |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 3 g | −1.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 293 mg | 287 mg | +6 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 15 less calories and 1.9 g less total fat than “Rice, white, with gravy, fat added.”
Only the comparison record lists Vegetable oil, NFS. 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: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked; Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve; Salt, table.
Listed only in the comparison: Vegetable oil, NFS.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 178 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (237 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 178 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (237 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709096 with FDC 2709097 at equal mass; use their 178 g and 178 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709096 versus FDC 2709097 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 rice mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709096 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 “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat,” 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 2709096 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 102 kcal per 100 g becomes 182 kcal at 178 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: 2709096
FNDDS food code: 58164540
The scaling for FDC 2709096 can be exact while the match to “Rice, white, with gravy, no added fat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 178 g weight, 3-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.