Meat & poultrymoderate variability

Stew, chicken, with pasta calories: 275 per 1 cup (255 g)

This exact USDA record reports 275 calories for 1 cup (255 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 · 255 g

Calories
275 kcal
Protein
26 g
Carbohydrate
27.5 g
Total fat
6.4 g
Fiber
2.8 g
Sodium
768 mg

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Preparation and portion

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Estimated for 1 cup · 255 g

275calories

Stew, chicken, with pasta

Protein
26 g
Carbs
27.5 g
Fat
6.3 g

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FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2706677

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 275 calories for 1 cup at 255 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 108 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 26 g protein, 2.8 g fiber, and 768 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is chicken as ingredient in recipes, representing 29.8% 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 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 2706677: “Stew, chicken, with pasta.” 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 2706677, 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.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight 191.3 g 207 kcal 19.5 g 2.1 g 576 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 255 g 275 kcal 26 g 2.8 g 768 mg
125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight 318.8 g 344 kcal 32.5 g 3.5 g 959 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Poultry mixed dishes

The comparison set contains 130 exact records in the Poultry mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2706677’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

lower quarter

108 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
133 kcal
Middle 50%
122–156 kcal

Based on 130 records reporting energy.

Protein

middle half

10.2 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
9.5 g
Middle 50%
6.6–13.6 g

Based on 130 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

middle half

1.1 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
0.9 g
Middle 50%
0.5–1.2 g

Based on 130 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

lower quarter

301 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
358 mg
Middle 50%
341–454 mg

Based on 130 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2706677’s 255 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; 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

Vitamin A173.4 µg

≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Magnesium46 mg

≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Sodium768 mg

≈ 33% 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 “Stew, chicken, with pasta,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706678 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Portion sensitivity around 255 g

    A 25% weight move in either direction spans 191.3–318.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 207 kcal and 344 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2706678

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.5 g more carbohydrate than “Stew, chicken.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Chicken as ingredient in recipes

    The source formulation has 5 input rows; Chicken as ingredient in recipes supplies 29.8% 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 “chicken; with pasta” fits. Inspect FDC 2706678 when “chicken” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Stew, chicken, with pasta

Exact source wording
“Stew, chicken, with pasta”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706677 · FNDDS 27341330
Named qualifiers
chicken · with pasta
Source inputs unique in this pair
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Stew, chicken

Exact source wording
“Stew, chicken”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706678 · FNDDS 27341520
Named qualifiers
chicken

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

Choose the closest description

Which USDA record fits your meal?

Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “chicken” and “with pasta”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.

On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.

Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordStew, chicken, with pasta 255 g275 kcal 108 kcal 10.2 g 2.5 g 1.1 g 301 mg
Stew, chicken 255 g214 kcal 84 kcal 9.2 g 2.3 g 1.3 g 309 mg
Chicken curry 240 g257 kcal 107 kcal 6.5 g 6.5 g 1.4 g 376 mg
Chili with chicken 255 g255 kcal 100 kcal 14.1 g 3.7 g 0.5 g 359 mg
Chicken with gravy 244 g315 kcal 129 kcal 18.9 g 5.2 g 0 g 526 mg
Chicken or turkey hash 190 g209 kcal 110 kcal 9.6 g 4.1 g 1.3 g 259 mg
Chicken curry with rice 200 g232 kcal 116 kcal 5 g 4 g 1 g 324 mg

How to compare FDC 2706677: its source amount is 255 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 2706677, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 cup

275 kcal

255 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2706677, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Sodium

767.6 mg≈ 33% Daily Value

Cholesterol

94.4 mg≈ 32% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2706677’s 255 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Why FDC 2706677 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 26 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2706677 at 255 g—not a measured or recommended plate.

  • The representative USDA portion supplies 2.8 g dietary fiber, about 10% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
  • The representative USDA portion contains 768 mg sodium, about 33% 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 255 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 275 kcal Not established
Protein 26 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 27.5 g 10%
Total fat 6.4 g 8%
Dietary fiber 2.8 g 10%
Sugars 2.3 g Not established
Sodium 767.6 mg 33%
Saturated fat 1.7 g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g Not established
Cholesterol 94.4 mg 31%
Potassium 464.1 mg 10%
Calcium 25.5 mg 2%
Iron 1.7 mg 9%
Magnesium 45.9 mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.9 mg 10%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin A 173.4 µg 19%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 192.8 g Not established

For FDC 2706677, approximate percentages divide the displayed 255 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 2706677 to 5 source inputs totaling 100.7 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Stew, chicken, with pasta” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

5 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Chicken as ingredient in recipes, Vegetables as ingredient in stews, Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.

100.7 g total listed input weight across the formulation.

USDA source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available 20 GM 20 g 19.9%
2 Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available 0.7 GM 0.7 g 0.7%
3 Vegetables as ingredient in stewsUSDA ingredient 99997820 · encyclopedia page available 25 GM 25 g 24.8%
4 Chicken as ingredient in recipesUSDA ingredient 99992405 · encyclopedia page available 30 GM 30 g 29.8%
5 Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added saltUSDA ingredient 20121 · encyclopedia page available 25 GM 25 g 24.8%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

Exact-record context

What makes this USDA record distinct?

For FDC 2706677, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Poultry 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.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories108 kcal84 kcal+24 kcal
Protein10.2 g9.2 g+1 g
Carbohydrate10.8 g6.3 g+4.5 g
Total fat2.5 g2.3 g+0.2 g
Dietary fiber1.1 g1.3 g−0.2 g
Sodium301 mg309 mg−8 mg

Plain-English read

At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 24 more calories and 4.5 g more carbohydrate than “Stew, chicken.”

Only this record lists Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. 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; Salt, table; Vegetables as ingredient in stews; Chicken as ingredient in recipes.

Listed only in this record: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets match

This record’s reference amount is 255 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (255 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 2706677 with FDC 2706678 at equal mass; use their 255 g and 255 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2706677 versus FDC 2706678 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 poultry 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, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.

For “Stew, chicken, with pasta,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    cut and fat trim

    Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    breading, marinade, or sauce

    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

The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point

FDC 2706677 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 108 kcal per 100 g becomes 275 kcal at 255 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: 2706677

FNDDS food code: 27341330

The scaling for FDC 2706677 can be exact while the match to “Stew, chicken, with pasta” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 255 g weight, 5-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.