Energy
middle half143 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 101–170 kcal
Based on 94 records reporting energy.
Fish & seafoodmoderate variability
Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce calories: 400 per 280 g
This exact USDA record reports 400 calories for 280 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 · 280 g
- Calories
- 400 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrate
- 45.4 g
- Total fat
- 14.9 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 454 mg
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Estimated for 280 g
400calories
Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 45.4 g
- Fat
- 14.9 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 400 calories for USDA reference amount at 280 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 143 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 20 g protein, 2 g fiber, and 454 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 49.6% 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 320–400 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 2706556: “Shrimp 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
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706556, 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 | 210 g | 300 kcal | 15 g | 1.5 g | 340 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 224 g | 320 kcal | 16 g | 1.6 g | 363 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 280 g | 400 kcal | 20 g | 2 g | 454 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Seafood mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 94 exact records in the Seafood mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706556’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 9.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 7.1–10.7 g
Based on 94 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.4–1 g
Based on 94 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter162 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 347 mg
- Middle 50%
- 268–453 mg
Based on 94 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706556’s 280 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. 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
Vitamin A168 µg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron3 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat5.2 g
≈ 26% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium454 mg
≈ 20% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706553 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 280 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 210–350 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 300 kcal and 501 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706553
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.1 g less dietary fiber than “Shrimp and noodles, no sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked supplies 49.6% 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 “Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2706553 when “no sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706556 · FNDDS 27250126
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- White sauce or gravy
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Shrimp and noodles, no sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Shrimp and noodles, no sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706553 · FNDDS 27250120
- Named qualifiers
- no sauce
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 recordShrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce | 280 g400 kcal | 143 kcal | 7.1 g | 5.3 g | 0.7 g | 162 mg |
| Shrimp and noodles, no sauce | 196 g286 kcal | 146 kcal | 7.3 g | 5.5 g | 0.8 g | 144 mg |
| Shrimp and noodles with cheese sauce | 280 g381 kcal | 136 kcal | 8.2 g | 5.4 g | 0.6 g | 192 mg |
| Shrimp and noodles with tomato sauce | 280 g375 kcal | 134 kcal | 6.5 g | 5.2 g | 1.1 g | 172 mg |
| Shrimp and noodles with mushroom sauce | 280 g372 kcal | 133 kcal | 6.3 g | 5.2 g | 0.8 g | 226 mg |
| Tuna with cream or white sauce | 118 g120 kcal | 102 kcal | 14.4 g | 3.7 g | 0 g | 327 mg |
| Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce | 280 g470 kcal | 168 kcal | 10.1 g | 7.3 g | 0.7 g | 249 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706556: its source amount is 280 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 2706556, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
320 kcal
224 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706556, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
156.8 mg≈ 52% Daily ValueSaturated fat
5.2 g≈ 26% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706556’s 280 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706556 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 20 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 2706556 at 280 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 454 mg sodium, about 20% 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 280 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal 143 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 20 g 7.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 45.4 g 16.2 g | 16% 6% |
| Total fat | 14.9 g 5.3 g | 19% 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g 0.7 g | 7% 3% |
| Sugars | 4.6 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 453.6 mg 162 mg | 20% 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g 1.9 g | 26% 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2 g 1.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 156.8 mg 56 mg | 52% 19% |
| Potassium | 268.8 mg 96 mg | 6% 2% |
| Calcium | 165.2 mg 59 mg | 13% 5% |
| Iron | 2.6 mg 0.9 mg | 14% 5% |
| Magnesium | 58.8 mg 21 mg | 14% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 µg 0.4 µg | 6% 2% |
| Vitamin A | 168 µg 60 µg | 19% 7% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 196.3 g 70.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706556, approximate percentages divide the displayed 280 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 2706556 to 6 source inputs totaling 100.9 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked, White sauce or gravy, Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture). The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.9 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)USDA ingredient 15151 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 14.9% |
| 2 | White sauce or gravyUSDA ingredient 13411000 · encyclopedia page available | 30 GM | 30 g | 29.7% |
| 3 | Noodles, egg, enriched, cookedUSDA ingredient 20110 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 49.6% |
| 4 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
| 5 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 0.75 GM | 0.8 g | 0.7% |
| 6 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
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 2706556, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Seafood 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
Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706556
- FNDDS code
- 27250126
Closest inspectable record
Shrimp and noodles, no sauce
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706553
- FNDDS code
- 27250120
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 146 kcal | −3 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.3 g | −0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 16.4 g | −0.2 g |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 5.5 g | −0.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.8 g | −0.1 g |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 144 mg | +18 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only this record lists White sauce or gravy. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
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: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture); Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Vegetable oil, NFS; and 1 more.
Listed only in this record: White sauce or gravy.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 280 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (224 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 196 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (157 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706556 with FDC 2706553 at equal mass; use their 280 g and 196 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706556 versus FDC 2706553 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 seafood 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 portion size, species or cut, cooking method, breading, butter, or sauce.
For “Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce,” 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
species or cut
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 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
breading, butter, 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 2706556 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 143 kcal per 100 g becomes 400 kcal at 280 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: 2706556
FNDDS food code: 27250126
The scaling for FDC 2706556 can be exact while the match to “Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 280 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.