Entrees measurable with cup — FDA Serving Size (RACC)

The FDA Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for Entrees measurable with cup is 245 g, a Mixed Dishes category for the General (4+ years) population under 21 CFR 101.12 — the basis for its Nutrition Facts serving size.

FDA category
Entrees measurable with cup (e.g., casseroles, hash, macaroni and cheese, stews)
Reference amount
245 g
Product form
Bulk or measured
Label statement template
1 cup (__ g)
Audience
General (4+ years)
Food group
Mixed Dishes
Worked example

Entrees measurable with cup is measured in bulk, so its FDA label serving size is the RACC itself, expressed as a household measure: 1 cup (245 g) — per 21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)(i).

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For informational purposes only; verify against 21 CFR 101.12 / 101.9(b). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12