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Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless calories: 164 per 99 g

This exact USDA record reports 164 calories for 99 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 · 99 g

Calories
164 kcal
Protein
3.7 g
Carbohydrate
11.9 g
Total fat
11.2 g
Fiber
0.7 g
Sodium
184 mg

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Preparation and portion

Named measures come from this exact source record.

Estimated for 99 g

164calories

Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless

Protein
3.7 g
Carbs
11.9 g
Fat
11.2 g

These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.

FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2709074

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 164 calories for USDA reference amount at 99 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 166 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 3.7 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, and 184 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is peppers, bell, green, raw, representing 49.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 7 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 164–329 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 2709074: “Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless.” 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 2709074, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “USDA reference amount” through “1 cup” 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
USDA reference amountExact record reference weight 99 g 164 kcal 3.7 g 0.7 g 184 mg
1/2 pepper with fillingUSDA-listed household measure 149 g 247 kcal 5.6 g 1 g 277 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 198 g 329 kcal 7.4 g 1.4 g 368 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, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709074’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

upper quarter

166 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
86 kcal
Middle 50%
72–104 kcal

Based on 16 records reporting energy.

Protein

middle half

3.8 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

lower quarter

0.7 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 half

186 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 2709074’s 99 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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 C45 mg

≈ 50% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Calcium85 mg

≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Saturated fat3 g

≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Sodium184 mg

≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709073 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1/2 pepper with filling to 1 cup

    USDA assigns those measures 149 g and 198 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 247 kcal to 329 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2709073

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.1 g less protein than “Stuffed pepper, with rice and meat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Peppers, bell, green, raw

    The source formulation has 7 input rows; Peppers, bell, green, raw supplies 49.7% 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 “with rice; meatless” fits. Inspect FDC 2709073 when “with rice and meat” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless

Exact source wording
“Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2709074 · FNDDS 58162120
Named qualifiers
with rice · meatless
Source inputs unique in this pair
Bread, white, commercially prepared

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Stuffed pepper, with rice and meat

Exact source wording
“Stuffed pepper, with rice and meat”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2709073 · FNDDS 58162110
Named qualifiers
with rice and meat
Source inputs unique in this pair
Beef, ground · Sauce, tomato chili sauce, bottled, with salt · Spices, pepper, black

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 “with rice” and “meatless”. 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 recordStuffed pepper, with rice, meatless 99 g164 kcal 166 kcal 3.8 g 11.3 g 0.7 g 186 mg
Stuffed pepper, with rice and meat 99 g176 kcal 178 kcal 7.8 g 11.7 g 0.7 g 320 mg
Stuffed tomato, with rice, meatless 99 g76 kcal 77 kcal 1.6 g 2.2 g 1.1 g 123 mg
Stuffed tomato, with rice and meat 99 g98 kcal 99 kcal 4.8 g 4.5 g 1 g 183 mg
Broccoli casserole with rice 114 g122 kcal 107 kcal 4.1 g 3.6 g 1.9 g 188 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 2709074: its source amount is 99 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 2709074, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1/2 pepper with filling

247 kcal

149 g

1 cup

329 kcal

198 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2709074, Vitamin C is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Vitamin C

44.9 mg≈ 50% Daily Value

Saturated fat

3 g≈ 15% Daily Value

Total fat

11.2 g≈ 14% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2709074’s 99 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Nutrition facts

Compare the source serving with 100 grams

Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 99 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 164 kcal Not established
Protein 3.7 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 11.9 g 4%
Total fat 11.2 g 14%
Dietary fiber 0.7 g 2%
Sugars 1.5 g Not established
Sodium 184.1 mg 8%
Saturated fat 3 g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1 g Not established
Cholesterol 9.9 mg 3%
Potassium 120.8 mg 3%
Calcium 85.1 mg 7%
Iron 0.5 mg 3%
Magnesium 11.9 mg 3%
Vitamin C 44.9 mg 50%
Vitamin D 0.1 µg 0%
Vitamin A 42.6 µg 5%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 71.3 g Not established

For FDC 2709074, approximate percentages divide the displayed 99 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 2709074 to 7 source inputs totaling 595.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

7 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Peppers, bell, green, raw, Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked, Cheese, cheddar. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.

595.3 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 Peppers, bell, green, rawUSDA ingredient 11333 · encyclopedia page available 296 GM 296 g 49.7%
2 Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available 3 TB 42 g 7.1%
3 Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available 0.25 C 30 g 5%
4 Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available 0.5 CP 56.5 g 9.5%
5 Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cookedUSDA ingredient 20045 · encyclopedia page available 1 C 158 g 26.5%
6 Bread, white, commercially preparedUSDA ingredient 18069 · encyclopedia page available 11.2 GM 11.3 g 1.9%
7 Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available 0.25 TS 1.5 g 0.3%

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.

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 2709074, 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.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories166 kcal178 kcal−12 kcal
Protein3.8 g7.8 g−4.1 g
Carbohydrate12 g9.9 g+2.1 g
Total fat11.3 g11.7 g−0.4 g
Dietary fiber0.7 g0.7 gSame listed value
Sodium186 mg320 mg−134 mg

Plain-English read

At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 12 less calories, 4.1 g less protein, and 2.1 g more carbohydrate than “Stuffed pepper, with rice and meat.”

Only this record lists Bread, white, commercially prepared. Only the comparison record lists Beef, ground; Sauce, tomato chili sauce, bottled, with salt; Spices, pepper, black; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. 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 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: Peppers, bell, green, raw; Vegetable oil, NFS; Celery, raw; Cheese, cheddar; and 2 more.

Listed only in this record: Bread, white, commercially prepared.

Listed only in the comparison: Beef, ground; Sauce, tomato chili sauce, bottled, with salt; Spices, pepper, black; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets match

This record’s reference amount is 99 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (198 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 99 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (198 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709074 with FDC 2709073 at equal mass; use their 99 g and 99 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2709074 versus FDC 2709073 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 “Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless,” 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

    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.

  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

    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 2709074 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 166 kcal per 100 g becomes 164 kcal at 99 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: 2709074

FNDDS food code: 58162120

The scaling for FDC 2709074 can be exact while the match to “Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 99 g weight, 7-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.