Energy
middle half86 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 86 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 72–104 kcal
Based on 16 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Sambar, vegetable stew calories: 107 per 124 g
This exact USDA record reports 107 calories for 124 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 · 124 g
- Calories
- 107 kcal
- Protein
- 5.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 14.6 g
- Total fat
- 3.4 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 257 mg
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Estimated for 124 g
107calories
Sambar, vegetable stew
- Protein
- 5.4 g
- Carbs
- 14.6 g
- Fat
- 3.4 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 107 calories for USDA reference amount at 124 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 86 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 5.4 g protein, 5 g fiber, and 257 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, representing 38.4% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 13 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 107–213 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 2707430: “Sambar, vegetable stew.” 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 2707430, 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 | 93 g | 80 kcal | 4 g | 3.7 g | 193 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 124 g | 107 kcal | 5.4 g | 5 g | 257 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 248 g | 213 kcal | 10.7 g | 9.9 g | 513 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Vegetable dishes
The comparison set contains 16 exact records in the Vegetable dishes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2707430’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half4.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 3.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.9–4.7 g
Based on 16 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.1–1.8 g
Based on 16 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half207 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 214 mg
- Middle 50%
- 177–301 mg
Based on 16 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2707430’s 124 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 fiber5 g
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron2 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium257 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross 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 “Sambar, vegetable stew,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2710063 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 124 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 93–155 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 80 kcal and 133 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2710063
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.5 g more total fat than “Stew, vegetable.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
The source formulation has 13 input rows; Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt supplies 38.4% 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 “vegetable stew” fits. Inspect FDC 2710063 when “vegetable” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Sambar, vegetable stew
- Exact source wording
- “Sambar, vegetable stew”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707430 · FNDDS 41311020
- Named qualifiers
- vegetable stew
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt · Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt · Green beans, cooked, as ingredient
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Stew, vegetable
- Exact source wording
- “Stew, vegetable”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2710063 · FNDDS 75439010
- Named qualifiers
- vegetable
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Vegetables as ingredient in stews
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “vegetable stew”. 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 recordSambar, vegetable stew | 124 g107 kcal | 86 kcal | 4.3 g | 2.7 g | 4 g | 207 mg |
| Stew, vegetable | 255 g120 kcal | 47 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 2.1 g | 296 mg |
| Vegetable curry | 240 g206 kcal | 86 kcal | 1.6 g | 5.3 g | 1.8 g | 388 mg |
| Vegetarian stew | 185 g61 kcal | 33 kcal | 0.7 g | 2.2 g | 1.1 g | 144 mg |
| Vegetable curry with rice | 200 g206 kcal | 103 kcal | 2 g | 3.3 g | 1.3 g | 331 mg |
| Squash, summer, casserole, with rice and tomato sauce | 117 g97 kcal | 83 kcal | 2.3 g | 1.7 g | 1.1 g | 120 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707430: its source amount is 124 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 2707430, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
213 kcal
248 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2707430, Dietary fiber is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Dietary fiber
5 g≈ 18% Daily ValueIron
2.1 mg≈ 12% Daily ValueSodium
256.7 mg≈ 11% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707430’s 124 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 2707430 at 124 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 5 g dietary fiber, about 18% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 257 mg sodium, about 11% 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 124 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 kcal 86 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 5.4 g 4.3 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 14.6 g 11.8 g | 5% 4% |
| Total fat | 3.4 g 2.7 g | 4% 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 5 g 4 g | 18% 14% |
| Sugars | 2.4 g 2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 256.7 mg 207 mg | 11% 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g 0.4 g | 2% 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.4 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 293.9 mg 237 mg | 6% 5% |
| Calcium | 23.6 mg 19 mg | 2% 1% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg 1.7 mg | 12% 9% |
| Magnesium | 28.5 mg 23 mg | 7% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg 3.2 mg | 4% 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8.7 µg 7 µg | 1% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 99.3 g 80.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707430, approximate percentages divide the displayed 124 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 2707430 to 13 source inputs totaling 1,289 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Sambar, vegetable stew” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
13 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredient. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,289 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without saltUSDA ingredient 16070 · encyclopedia page available | 2.5 C | 495 g | 38.4% |
| 2 | Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltUSDA ingredient 11281 · encyclopedia page available | 48 GM | 48 g | 3.7% |
| 3 | Green beans, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997545 · encyclopedia page available | 38 GM | 38 g | 2.9% |
| 4 | Onions, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997510 · encyclopedia page available | 63 GM | 63 g | 4.9% |
| 5 | Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without saltUSDA ingredient 11674 · encyclopedia page available | 46.8 GM | 46.8 g | 3.6% |
| 6 | Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997410 · encyclopedia page available | 72 GM | 72 g | 5.6% |
| 7 | Tamarinds, rawUSDA ingredient 9322 | 13.8 GM | 13.8 g | 1.1% |
| 8 | Spices, turmeric, groundUSDA ingredient 2043 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 1.1 g | 0.1% |
| 9 | Spices, chili powderUSDA ingredient 2009 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 1.3 g | 0.1% |
| 10 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 474 g | 36.8% |
| 11 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 6 g | 0.5% |
| 12 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 28 g | 2.2% |
| 13 | Spices, mustard seed, groundUSDA ingredient 2024 | 1 TS | 2.1 g | 0.2% |
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 2707430, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Vegetable 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
Sambar, vegetable stew
- USDA category
- Vegetable dishes
- FDC ID
- 2707430
- FNDDS code
- 41311020
Closest inspectable record
Stew, vegetable
- USDA category
- Vegetable dishes
- FDC ID
- 2710063
- FNDDS code
- 75439010
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | 47 kcal | +39 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 1.4 g | +2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 10.1 g | +1.7 g |
| Total fat | 2.7 g | 0.2 g | +2.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 2.1 g | +1.9 g |
| Sodium | 207 mg | 296 mg | −89 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 39 more calories, 2.9 g more protein, and 2.5 g more total fat than “Stew, vegetable.”
Only this record lists Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt; Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; Green beans, cooked, as ingredient; Onions, cooked, as ingredient. Only the comparison record lists Vegetables as ingredient in stews. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
5 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; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt; Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; Green beans, cooked, as ingredient; Onions, cooked, as ingredient; and 7 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Vegetables as ingredient in stews.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 124 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (248 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 255 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (255 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707430 with FDC 2710063 at equal mass; use their 124 g and 255 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707430 versus FDC 2710063 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 vegetable 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 portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Sambar, vegetable stew,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
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
raw versus cooked weight
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
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
added fat or sauce
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 2707430 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 86 kcal per 100 g becomes 107 kcal at 124 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: 2707430
FNDDS food code: 41311020
The scaling for FDC 2707430 can be exact while the match to “Sambar, vegetable stew” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 124 g weight, 13-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.