Energy
middle half153 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce calories: 383 per 1 cup (250 g)
This exact USDA record reports 383 calories for 1 cup (250 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 · 250 g
- Calories
- 383 kcal
- Protein
- 14.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 41.8 g
- Total fat
- 17.5 g
- Fiber
- 1.3 g
- Sodium
- 1,440 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 250 g
383calories
Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce
- Protein
- 14.6 g
- Carbs
- 41.8 g
- Fat
- 17.5 g
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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 383 calories for 1 cup at 250 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 153 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 14.6 g protein, 1.3 g fiber, and 1,440 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is white sauce or gravy, representing 34% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 9 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 2708791: “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream 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 2708791, 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.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 187.5 g | 287 kcal | 10.9 g | 0.9 g | 1,080 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 383 kcal | 14.6 g | 1.3 g | 1,440 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 312.5 g | 478 kcal | 18.2 g | 1.6 g | 1,800 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, “middle half” describes FDC 2708791’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half5.8 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 quarter0.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter576 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 2708791’s 250 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 A220 µg
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium248 mg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium1,440 mg
≈ 63% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat8.4 g
≈ 42% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708771 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 250 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 187.5–312.5 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 287 kcal and 478 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708771
At an equal 100 g, this record has 101 mg more sodium than “Ravioli, cheese-filled, with cream sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: White sauce or gravy
The source formulation has 9 input rows; White sauce or gravy supplies 34% 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; with cream sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2708771 when “cheese-filled; with cream sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708791 · FNDDS 58134660
- Named qualifiers
- cheese-filled · with cream sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Onions, cooked, as ingredient · White sauce or gravy
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Ravioli, cheese-filled, with cream sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Ravioli, cheese-filled, with cream sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708771 · FNDDS 58131535
- Named qualifiers
- cheese-filled · with cream sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Onions, raw · Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt · Milk, NFS
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 “with cream 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 recordTortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce | 250 g383 kcal | 153 kcal | 5.8 g | 7 g | 0.5 g | 576 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, with cream sauce | 250 g400 kcal | 160 kcal | 6.1 g | 7.9 g | 0.5 g | 475 mg |
| Tortellini, cheese-filled, meatless, with tomato sauce | 250 g373 kcal | 149 kcal | 6.2 g | 3.7 g | 1.6 g | 279 mg |
| Ravioli, cheese and spinach-filled, with cream sauce | 250 g363 kcal | 145 kcal | 5.6 g | 6.7 g | 0.7 g | 398 mg |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, no sauce | 160 g277 kcal | 173 kcal | 7.4 g | 6.3 g | 0.7 g | 646 mg |
| Tortellini, spinach-filled, no sauce | 122 g229 kcal | 188 kcal | 8.9 g | 7.4 g | 0.9 g | 201 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708791: its source amount is 250 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 2708791, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
383 kcal
250 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708791, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
1,440 mg≈ 63% Daily ValueCholesterol
165 mg≈ 55% Daily ValueSaturated fat
8.4 g≈ 42% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708791’s 250 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 2708791 at 250 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1440 mg sodium, about 63% 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 250 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 383 kcal 153 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 14.6 g 5.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 41.8 g 16.7 g | 15% 6% |
| Total fat | 17.5 g 7 g | 22% 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g 0.5 g | 4% 2% |
| Sugars | 4.1 g 1.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,440 mg 576 mg | 63% 25% |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g 3.4 g | 42% 17% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g 1.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 0.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 165 mg 66 mg | 55% 22% |
| Potassium | 330 mg 132 mg | 7% 3% |
| Calcium | 247.5 mg 99 mg | 19% 8% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg 1.2 mg | 16% 7% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg 14 mg | 8% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg 0.2 mg | 1% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 µg 0.7 µg | 9% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 220 µg 88 µg | 24% 10% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 171 g 68.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708791, approximate percentages divide the displayed 250 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 2708791 to 9 source inputs totaling 705.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
9 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are White sauce or gravy, Cheese, ricotta, whole milk, Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
705.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 7.1% |
| 2 | Beverages, water, tap, municipalUSDA ingredient 14429 · encyclopedia page available | 5 TB | 74.1 g | 10.5% |
| 3 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 125 g | 17.7% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1.5 TS | 9 g | 1.3% |
| 5 | Cheese, ricotta, whole milkUSDA ingredient 1036 · encyclopedia page available | 0.67 C | 164.1 g | 23.3% |
| 6 | Onions, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997510 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 2.8% |
| 7 | Cheese, parmesan, gratedUSDA ingredient 1032 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 6.3 g | 0.9% |
| 8 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolkUSDA ingredient 1125 · encyclopedia page available | 17 GM | 17 g | 2.4% |
| 9 | White sauce or gravyUSDA ingredient 13411000 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 240 g | 34% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708791, 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
Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708791
- FNDDS code
- 58134660
Closest inspectable record
Ravioli, cheese-filled, with cream sauce
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708771
- FNDDS code
- 58131535
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 160 kcal | −7 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 6.1 g | −0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 16.2 g | +0.5 g |
| Total fat | 7 g | 7.9 g | −0.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 475 mg | +101 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 101 mg more sodium than “Ravioli, cheese-filled, with cream sauce.”
Only this record lists Onions, cooked, as ingredient; White sauce or gravy. Only the comparison record lists Onions, raw; Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt; Milk, NFS. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
1 of the six displayed differences clears 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: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Beverages, water, tap, municipal; Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached; Salt, table; and 3 more.
Listed only in this record: Onions, cooked, as ingredient; White sauce or gravy.
Listed only in the comparison: Onions, raw; Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt; Milk, NFS.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 250 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 250 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708791 with FDC 2708771 at equal mass; use their 250 g and 250 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708791 versus FDC 2708771 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 2 guides place “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708791 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 “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream 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 2708791 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 153 kcal per 100 g becomes 383 kcal at 250 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: 2708791
FNDDS food code: 58134660
The scaling for FDC 2708791 can be exact while the match to “Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 250 g weight, 9-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.