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Sweet and sour shrimp calories: 227 per 132 g

This exact USDA record reports 227 calories for 132 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 · 132 g

Calories
227 kcal
Protein
7.8 g
Carbohydrate
21.4 g
Total fat
12.2 g
Fiber
0.8 g
Sodium
458 mg

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Preparation and portion

Named measures come from this exact source record.

Estimated for 132 g

227calories

Sweet and sour shrimp

Protein
7.8 g
Carbs
21.4 g
Fat
12.2 g

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FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2706456

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 227 calories for USDA reference amount at 132 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 172 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 7.8 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, and 458 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is shrimp, fried, representing 42% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 15 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 21–303 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 2706456: “Sweet and sour shrimp.” 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 2706456, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 shrimp” 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
1 shrimpUSDA-listed household measure 12 g 21 kcal 0.7 g 0.1 g 42 mg
USDA reference amountExact record reference weight 132 g 227 kcal 7.8 g 0.8 g 458 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 176 g 303 kcal 10.4 g 1.1 g 611 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures

The comparison set contains 60 exact records in the Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706456’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

middle half

172 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
147 kcal
Middle 50%
126–174 kcal

Based on 60 records reporting energy.

Protein

lower quarter

5.9 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
10.7 g
Middle 50%
9.3–13 g

Based on 60 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

middle half

0.6 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
1 g
Middle 50%
0.6–1.1 g

Based on 60 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

middle half

347 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
276 mg
Middle 50%
241–348 mg

Based on 60 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2706456’s 132 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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 C16 mg

≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Iron1 mg

≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Sodium458 mg

≈ 20% DV. This does not cross 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 “Sweet and sour shrimp,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706392 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1 shrimp to 1 cup

    USDA assigns those measures 12 g and 176 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 21 kcal to 303 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2706392

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 3.4 g less protein than “Beef with sweet and sour sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Shrimp, fried

    The source formulation has 15 input rows; Shrimp, fried supplies 42% 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 “Sweet and sour shrimp” fits. Inspect FDC 2706392 when the exact wording “Beef with sweet and sour sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Sweet and sour shrimp

Exact source wording
“Sweet and sour shrimp”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706456 · FNDDS 27150170
Source inputs unique in this pair
Shrimp, fried

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Beef with sweet and sour sauce

Exact source wording
“Beef with sweet and sour sauce”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706392 · FNDDS 27116300
Source inputs unique in this pair
Beef, steak, country fried

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

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.

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 recordSweet and sour shrimp 132 g227 kcal 172 kcal 5.9 g 9.2 g 0.6 g 347 mg
Sweet and sour pork 170 g442 kcal 260 kcal 8.9 g 13.6 g 1 g 304 mg
Sweet and sour pork with rice 244 g456 kcal 187 kcal 9.8 g 8.8 g 0.6 g 261 mg
Beef with sweet and sour sauce 189 g399 kcal 211 kcal 9.3 g 12.8 g 0.6 g 346 mg
Sweet and sour chicken or turkey 189 g473 kcal 250 kcal 10.1 g 12.6 g 1 g 246 mg
Sweet and sour chicken or turkey, without vegetables 189 g473 kcal 250 kcal 10.1 g 12.6 g 1 g 246 mg
Kung Pao shrimp 121 g209 kcal 173 kcal 13.9 g 10.7 g 1 g 210 mg

How to compare FDC 2706456: its source amount is 132 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 2706456, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 cup

303 kcal

176 g

1 shrimp

21 kcal

12 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2706456, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Sodium

458 mg≈ 20% Daily Value

Cholesterol

59.4 mg≈ 20% Daily Value

Vitamin C

15.8 mg≈ 18% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2706456’s 132 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Source-serving signals

What stands out in this record

These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706456 at 132 g—not a measured or recommended plate.

  • The representative USDA portion contains 458 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 132 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 227 kcal Not established
Protein 7.8 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 21.4 g 8%
Total fat 12.2 g 16%
Dietary fiber 0.8 g 3%
Sugars 11.1 g Not established
Sodium 458 mg 20%
Saturated fat 1.7 g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6 g Not established
Cholesterol 59.4 mg 20%
Potassium 179.5 mg 4%
Calcium 43.6 mg 3%
Iron 1 mg 5%
Magnesium 21.1 mg 5%
Vitamin C 15.8 mg 18%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin A 26.4 µg 3%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 88.3 g Not established

For FDC 2706456, approximate percentages divide the displayed 132 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 2706456 to 15 source inputs totaling 1,081 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Sweet and sour shrimp” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

15 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Shrimp, fried, Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, Pineapple, raw. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.

1,081 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 Shrimp, friedUSDA ingredient 26319140 1 LB 453.6 g 42%
2 Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available 2.5 TB 35 g 3.2%
3 Garlic, rawUSDA ingredient 11215 · encyclopedia page available 1 3 g 0.3%
4 Pineapple, rawUSDA ingredient 9266 · encyclopedia page available 113 GM 113 g 10.5%
5 Flour, potatoUSDA ingredient 11413 2 TS 7.5 g 0.7%
6 Beverages, water, tap, municipalUSDA ingredient 14429 · encyclopedia page available 4 TB 59.3 g 5.5%
7 Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acidUSDA ingredient 9273 4 TB 62 g 5.7%
8 Vinegar, ciderUSDA ingredient 2048 · encyclopedia page available 45 GM 45 g 4.2%
9 Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available 4 TB 50 g 4.6%
10 Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available 0.25 TS 1.5 g 0.1%
11 Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)USDA ingredient 16123 · encyclopedia page available 10.6 GM 10.6 g 1%
12 CatsupUSDA ingredient 11935 · encyclopedia page available 2 TB 34 g 3.1%
13 Sauce, worcestershireUSDA ingredient 6971 · encyclopedia page available 8.59 GM 8.6 g 0.8%
14 Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltUSDA ingredient 11283 · encyclopedia page available 1 125 g 11.6%
15 Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltUSDA ingredient 11334 · encyclopedia page available 1 73 g 6.8%

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.

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 2706456, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures” 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
Calories172 kcal211 kcal−39 kcal
Protein5.9 g9.3 g−3.4 g
Carbohydrate16.2 g14.2 g+2 g
Total fat9.2 g12.8 g−3.6 g
Dietary fiber0.6 g0.6 gSame listed value
Sodium347 mg346 mg+1 mg

Plain-English read

At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 39 less calories, 3.4 g less protein, and 2 g more carbohydrate than “Beef with sweet and sour sauce.”

Only this record lists Shrimp, fried. Only the comparison record lists Beef, steak, country fried. 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: Vegetable oil, NFS; Garlic, raw; Pineapple, raw; Flour, potato; and 10 more.

Listed only in this record: Shrimp, fried.

Listed only in the comparison: Beef, steak, country fried.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets differ

This record’s reference amount is 132 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (176 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 189 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (252 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706456 with FDC 2706392 at equal mass; use their 132 g and 189 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2706456 versus FDC 2706392 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 stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures 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 amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.

For “Sweet and sour shrimp,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    recipe and ingredient ratios

    Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.

  3. 03

    added cooking 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.

  4. 04

    sauces and toppings

    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 2706456 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 172 kcal per 100 g becomes 227 kcal at 132 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: 2706456

FNDDS food code: 27150170

The scaling for FDC 2706456 can be exact while the match to “Sweet and sour shrimp” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 132 g weight, 15-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.