Energy
middle half153 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 467 calories for 305 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 · 305 g
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 305 g
467calories
Sausage and noodles with cream or white sauce
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 467 calories for USDA reference amount at 305 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 18 g protein, 1.8 g fiber, and 1,095 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is noodles, egg, enriched, cooked, representing 45.3% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 5 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 373–467 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
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706513: “Sausage and noodles with cream or white 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
For FDC 2706513, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “USDA reference amount” 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 | 228.8 g | 350 kcal | 13.5 g | 1.4 g | 821 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 244 g | 373 kcal | 14.4 g | 1.5 g | 876 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 305 g | 467 kcal | 18 g | 1.8 g | 1,095 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 197 exact records in the Meat mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706513’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
middle half153 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Protein
lower quarter5.9 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.6 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half359 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2706513’s 305 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.
Iron3 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A140.3 µg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium1,095 mg
≈ 48% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat8.5 g
≈ 43% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Sausage and noodles with cream or white sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706485 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 228.8–381.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 350 kcal and 583 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.5 g more total fat than “Beef and noodles with cream or white sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked supplies 45.3% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when the exact wording “Sausage and noodles with cream or white sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2706485 when the exact wording “Beef and noodles with cream or white sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
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Choose the closest description
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 recordSausage and noodles with cream or white sauce | 305 g467 kcal | 153 kcal | 5.9 g | 7.8 g | 0.6 g | 359 mg |
| Beef and noodles with cream or white sauce | 311 g435 kcal | 140 kcal | 7.9 g | 5.3 g | 0.6 g | 293 mg |
| Ham and noodles with cream or white sauce | 305 g424 kcal | 139 kcal | 6.8 g | 5.4 g | 0.6 g | 479 mg |
| Venison or deer and noodles with cream or white sauce | 311 g439 kcal | 141 kcal | 8.4 g | 5.4 g | 0.6 g | 292 mg |
| Beef with cream or white sauce | 192 g355 kcal | 185 kcal | 22.5 g | 9.3 g | 0 g | 340 mg |
| Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce | 186 g316 kcal | 170 kcal | 12.5 g | 10.3 g | 0.2 g | 537 mg |
| Ham and noodles, no sauce | 196 g282 kcal | 144 kcal | 7.2 g | 5.5 g | 0.8 g | 483 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706513: its source amount is 305 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
For FDC 2706513, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
373 kcal
244 g
At a glance
For FDC 2706513, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
1,095 mg≈ 48% Daily ValueSaturated fat
8.5 g≈ 43% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706513’s 305 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706513 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 18 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
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706513 at 305 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 305 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal 153 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 18 g 5.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 45.1 g 14.8 g | 16% 5% |
| Total fat | 23.8 g 7.8 g | 31% 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g 0.6 g | 7% 2% |
| Sugars | 5.1 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,095 mg 359 mg | 48% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 8.5 g 2.8 g | 43% 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.1 g 2.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g 1.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 100.7 mg 33 mg | 34% 11% |
| Potassium | 341.6 mg 112 mg | 7% 2% |
| Calcium | 128.1 mg 42 mg | 10% 3% |
| Iron | 3 mg 1 mg | 16% 5% |
| Magnesium | 48.8 mg 16 mg | 12% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 µg 0.6 µg | 9% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 140.3 µg 46 µg | 16% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 213.5 g 70 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706513, approximate percentages divide the displayed 305 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
USDA links FDC 2706513 to 5 source inputs totaling 110.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Sausage and noodles with cream or white sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked, White sauce or gravy, Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
110.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-friedUSDA ingredient 7064 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 13.6% |
| 2 | White sauce or gravyUSDA ingredient 13411000 · encyclopedia page available | 30 GM | 30 g | 27.2% |
| 3 | Noodles, egg, enriched, cookedUSDA ingredient 20110 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 45.3% |
| 4 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 13.6% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 0.4 g | 0.4% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2706513, 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
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 140 kcal | +13 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 7.9 g | −2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 15 g | −0.2 g |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 5.3 g | +2.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 293 mg | +66 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 13 more calories, 2 g less protein, and 2.5 g more total fat than “Beef and noodles with cream or white sauce.”
Only this record lists Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried. Only the comparison record lists Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
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: White sauce or gravy; Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried.
Listed only in the comparison: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 305 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (244 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 311 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (249 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706513 with FDC 2706485 at equal mass; use their 305 g and 311 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706513 versus FDC 2706485 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
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 “Sausage and noodles with cream or white sauce,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
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
FDC 2706513 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 153 kcal per 100 g becomes 467 kcal at 305 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: 2706513
FNDDS food code: 27220190
The scaling for FDC 2706513 can be exact while the match to “Sausage and noodles with cream or white sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 305 g weight, 5-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.