Energy
upper quarter205 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce calories: 312 per 1 cup (152 g)
This exact USDA record reports 312 calories for 1 cup (152 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 · 152 g
- Calories
- 312 kcal
- Protein
- 15.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 33.7 g
- Total fat
- 12.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.1 g
- Sodium
- 651 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 1 cup · 152 g
312calories
Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce
- Protein
- 15.1 g
- Carbs
- 33.7 g
- Fat
- 12.9 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 312 calories for 1 cup at 152 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 205 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 15.1 g protein, 1.1 g fiber, and 651 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cheese, ricotta, whole milk, representing 35.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 8 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.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 123–312 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 2708779: “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no 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 2708779, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 shell (jumbo)” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 shell (jumbo)USDA-listed household measure | 60 g | 123 kcal | 6 g | 0.4 g | 257 mg |
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 114 g | 234 kcal | 11.3 g | 0.8 g | 488 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 152 g | 312 kcal | 15.1 g | 1.1 g | 651 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
The comparison set contains 169 exact records in the Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708779’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter9.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.8 g
- Middle 50%
- 4.4–6.3 g
Based on 169 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter428 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 336 mg
- Middle 50%
- 233–398 mg
Based on 169 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708779’s 152 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; 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
Calcium266 mg
≈ 20% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A147.4 µg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat6.8 g
≈ 34% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium651 mg
≈ 28% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708782 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 shell (jumbo) to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 60 g and 152 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 123 kcal to 312 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708782
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.9 g more total fat than “Stuffed shells, cheese- and spinach- filled, no sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Cheese, ricotta, whole milk
The source formulation has 8 input rows; Cheese, ricotta, whole milk supplies 35.7% 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 “cheese-filled; no sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2708782 when “cheese- and spinach- filled; no sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708779 · FNDDS 58134110
- Named qualifiers
- cheese-filled · no sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- White sauce or gravy
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Stuffed shells, cheese- and spinach- filled, no sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Stuffed shells, cheese- and spinach- filled, no sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708782 · FNDDS 58134160
- Named qualifiers
- cheese- and spinach- filled · no sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Spinach, cooked, as ingredient
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “cheese-filled” and “no sauce”. 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 recordStuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce | 152 g312 kcal | 205 kcal | 9.9 g | 8.5 g | 0.7 g | 428 mg |
| Stuffed shells, cheese- and spinach- filled, no sauce | 152 g284 kcal | 187 kcal | 9.6 g | 6.6 g | 1 g | 439 mg |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 170 g269 kcal | 158 kcal | 8.5 g | 6.5 g | 1 g | 300 mg |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless | 170 g248 kcal | 146 kcal | 7 g | 5.8 g | 0.9 g | 422 mg |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, no sauce | 209 g433 kcal | 207 kcal | 10.4 g | 9.3 g | 0.6 g | 443 mg |
| Tortellini, cheese-filled, no sauce | 150 g354 kcal | 236 kcal | 10.4 g | 5.6 g | 1.5 g | 156 mg |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, no sauce | 160 g277 kcal | 173 kcal | 7.4 g | 6.3 g | 0.7 g | 646 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708779: its source amount is 152 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 2708779, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 shell (jumbo)
123 kcal
60 g
1 cup
312 kcal
152 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708779, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
127.7 mg≈ 43% Daily ValueSaturated fat
6.8 g≈ 34% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708779’s 152 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708779 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 15.1 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 2708779 at 152 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 651 mg sodium, about 28% 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 152 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal 205 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 15.1 g 9.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 33.7 g 22.2 g | 12% 8% |
| Total fat | 12.9 g 8.5 g | 17% 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g 0.7 g | 4% 3% |
| Sugars | 0.8 g 0.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 650.6 mg 428 mg | 28% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g 4.5 g | 34% 22% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.2 g 2.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 127.7 mg 84 mg | 43% 28% |
| Potassium | 229.5 mg 151 mg | 5% 3% |
| Calcium | 266 mg 175 mg | 20% 13% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg 1.7 mg | 14% 9% |
| Magnesium | 28.9 mg 19 mg | 7% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 µg 0.5 µg | 4% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 147.4 µg 97 µg | 16% 11% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 87.2 g 57.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708779, approximate percentages divide the displayed 152 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 2708779 to 8 source inputs totaling 962.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
8 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
962.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese, parmesan, gratedUSDA ingredient 1032 · encyclopedia page available | 63.9 GM | 63.9 g | 6.6% |
| 2 | Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skimUSDA ingredient 1029 · encyclopedia page available | 44.7 GM | 44.7 g | 4.6% |
| 3 | Cheese, ricotta, whole milkUSDA ingredient 1036 · encyclopedia page available | 343 GM | 343.4 g | 35.7% |
| 4 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 150 GM | 150 g | 15.6% |
| 5 | White sauce or gravyUSDA ingredient 13411000 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 C | 60 g | 6.2% |
| 6 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 250 g | 26% |
| 7 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TS | 6 g | 0.6% |
| 8 | Beverages, water, tap, municipalUSDA ingredient 14429 · encyclopedia page available | 3 TB | 44.4 g | 4.6% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708779, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese” 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
Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708779
- FNDDS code
- 58134110
Closest inspectable record
Stuffed shells, cheese- and spinach- filled, no sauce
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708782
- FNDDS code
- 58134160
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal | 187 kcal | +18 kcal |
| Protein | 9.9 g | 9.6 g | +0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 22.4 g | −0.2 g |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 6.6 g | +1.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1 g | −0.3 g |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 439 mg | −11 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 18 more calories and 1.9 g more total fat than “Stuffed shells, cheese- and spinach- filled, no sauce.”
Only this record lists White sauce or gravy. Only the comparison record lists Spinach, cooked, as ingredient. 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: Cheese, parmesan, grated; Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim; Cheese, ricotta, whole milk; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; and 3 more.
Listed only in this record: White sauce or gravy.
Listed only in the comparison: Spinach, cooked, as ingredient.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 152 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (152 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 152 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (152 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708779 with FDC 2708782 at equal mass; use their 152 g and 152 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708779 versus FDC 2708782 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 pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708779 into a universal recipe.
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 amount served, cooked-to-dry ratio, sauce or mix-ins, added fat.
For “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
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
cooked-to-dry ratio
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
sauce or mix-ins
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
added fat
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 2708779 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 205 kcal per 100 g becomes 312 kcal at 152 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: 2708779
FNDDS food code: 58134110
The scaling for FDC 2708779 can be exact while the match to “Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, no sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 152 g weight, 8-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.