Calories in Beef with sweet and sour sauce
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Beef with sweet and sour sauce contains 211 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (252 g) provides about 532 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 144 kcal per 100 g across 70 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 211 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 346 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 8.4 g | |
| Protein C | 9.3 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.9 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.081 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.49 µg | 20% |
| Choline C | 36.5 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 82 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 197 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.068 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 10 µg | 18% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 27%
- Fat 55%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.3 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1 g)
- Sugars8.4 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat12.8 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium346 mgin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.85 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 33 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 399 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 40 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 6 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet and sour pork with rice | 187 | 9.8 g | 16.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Egg sandwich on griddle/pancake | 242 | 8.3 g | 22.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken | 252 | 11.9 g | 20.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Puerto Rican pasteles | 213 | 7.1 g | 17.4 g | 13.2 g |
| Whopper (Burger King) | 226 | 11.3 g | 17.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Sweet and sour shrimp | 172 | 5.9 g | 16.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise | 226 | 11.3 g | 17.3 g | 12.4 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese | 233 | 10.7 g | 18.6 g | 12.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef with sweet and sour sauce?
100 g of beef with sweet and sour sauce has 211 kcal. 1 cup (252 g): about 532 kcal.
How much protein is in beef with sweet and sour sauce?
Beef with sweet and sour sauce contains 9.3 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.4 g in 1 cup (252 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is below the median (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in beef with sweet and sour sauce?
Beef with sweet and sour sauce has 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 8.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef with sweet and sour sauce?
Beef with sweet and sour sauce contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef with sweet and sour sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (20% DV), selenium (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), zinc (15% DV) and Vitamin B6 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beef with sweet and sour sauce?
100 g contains 346 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706392. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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