Energy
middle half240 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 228 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 206–246 kcal
Based on 19 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun calories: 432 per 1 regular sandwich (180 g)
This exact USDA record reports 432 calories for 1 regular sandwich (180 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 regular sandwich · 180 g
- Calories
- 432 kcal
- Protein
- 30.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 41.9 g
- Total fat
- 15.3 g
- Fiber
- 3.6 g
- Sodium
- 979 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 1 regular sandwich · 180 g
432calories
Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun
- Protein
- 30.6 g
- Carbs
- 41.9 g
- Fat
- 15.3 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 432 calories for 1 regular sandwich at 180 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 240 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 30.6 g protein, 3.6 g fiber, and 979 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is barbecue beef, with sauce, representing 66.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 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 regular sandwich 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 216–648 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 2706886: “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun.” 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 2706886, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 miniature/slider” through “1 large sandwich” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 miniature/sliderUSDA-listed household measure | 90 g | 216 kcal | 15.3 g | 1.8 g | 490 mg |
| 1 regular sandwichUSDA-listed household measure | 180 g | 432 kcal | 30.6 g | 3.6 g | 979 mg |
| 1 large sandwichUSDA-listed household measure | 270 g | 648 kcal | 45.9 g | 5.4 g | 1,469 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Meat and BBQ sandwiches
The comparison set contains 19 exact records in the Meat and BBQ sandwiches USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706886’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half17 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 15.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 12.8–17.8 g
Based on 19 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 19 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter544 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 511 mg
- Middle 50%
- 409–538 mg
Based on 19 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706886’s 180 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; 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
Iron4 mg
≈ 25% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium56 mg
≈ 13% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium979 mg
≈ 43% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat5.4 g
≈ 27% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706885 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 miniature/slider to 1 large sandwich
USDA assigns those measures 90 g and 270 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 216 kcal to 648 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706885
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.2 g more dietary fiber than “Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Barbecue beef, with sauce
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Barbecue beef, with sauce supplies 66.7% 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 “on wheat bun” fits. Inspect FDC 2706885 when “on white bun” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun
- Exact source wording
- “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706886 · FNDDS 27510135
- Named qualifiers
- on wheat bun
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun
- Exact source wording
- “Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706885 · FNDDS 27510130
- Named qualifiers
- on white bun
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “on wheat bun”. 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 recordBarbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun | 180 g432 kcal | 240 kcal | 17 g | 8.5 g | 2 g | 544 mg |
| Barbecue pork sandwich, on wheat bun | 180 g428 kcal | 238 kcal | 15.5 g | 8.9 g | 2 g | 549 mg |
| Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun | 180 g441 kcal | 245 kcal | 16.5 g | 8.5 g | 0.8 g | 562 mg |
| Barbecue chicken sandwich, on wheat bun | 180 g358 kcal | 199 kcal | 16.5 g | 4.4 g | 2 g | 513 mg |
| Barbecue pork sandwich, on white bun | 180 g437 kcal | 243 kcal | 15 g | 8.8 g | 0.8 g | 567 mg |
| Barbecue chicken sandwich, on white bun | 180 g367 kcal | 204 kcal | 15.9 g | 4.4 g | 0.8 g | 531 mg |
| Sloppy joe sandwich, on wheat bun | 185 g333 kcal | 180 kcal | 11.8 g | 6.4 g | 2.2 g | 343 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706886: its source amount is 180 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 2706886, the 4 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 regular sandwich
432 kcal
180 g
1 large sandwich
648 kcal
270 g
1 miniature/slider
216 kcal
90 g
1 submarine
648 kcal
270 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706886, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
979.2 mg≈ 43% Daily ValueSaturated fat
5.4 g≈ 27% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706886’s 180 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706886 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 30.6 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2706886 at 180 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 3.6 g dietary fiber, about 13% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 979 mg sodium, about 43% 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 180 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 432 kcal 240 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 30.6 g 17 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 41.9 g 23.3 g | 15% 8% |
| Total fat | 15.3 g 8.5 g | 20% 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g 2 g | 13% 7% |
| Sugars | 15.1 g 8.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 979.2 mg 544 mg | 43% 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g 3 g | 27% 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.3 g 3.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g 0.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 79.2 mg 44 mg | 26% 15% |
| Potassium | 424.8 mg 236 mg | 9% 5% |
| Calcium | 117 mg 65 mg | 9% 5% |
| Iron | 4.4 mg 2.5 mg | 25% 14% |
| Magnesium | 55.8 mg 31 mg | 13% 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg 0.2 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7.2 µg 4 µg | 1% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 87.8 g 48.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706886, approximate percentages divide the displayed 180 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 2706886 to 2 source inputs totaling 180 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Barbecue beef, with sauce, Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
180 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwichesUSDA ingredient 99995135 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 33.3% |
| 2 | Barbecue beef, with sauceUSDA ingredient 27116200 | 120 GM | 120 g | 66.7% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706886, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Meat and BBQ sandwiches” 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
Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun
- USDA category
- Meat and BBQ sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2706886
- FNDDS code
- 27510135
Closest inspectable record
Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun
- USDA category
- Meat and BBQ sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2706885
- FNDDS code
- 27510130
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 245 kcal | −5 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 16.5 g | +0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 24.9 g | −1.6 g |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 8.5 g | +0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 0.8 g | +1.2 g |
| Sodium | 544 mg | 562 mg | −18 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.2 g more dietary fiber than “Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun.”
Only this record lists Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches. Only the comparison record lists Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain. 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: Barbecue beef, with sauce.
Listed only in this record: Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches.
Listed only in the comparison: Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 180 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular sandwich (180 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 180 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular sandwich (180 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706886 with FDC 2706885 at equal mass; use their 180 g and 180 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706886 versus FDC 2706885 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 meat and bbq sandwiches source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706886 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 item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
item size
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
bread or wrapper size
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 03
fillings
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
sauces and cheese
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 2706886 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 240 kcal per 100 g becomes 432 kcal at 180 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 regular sandwich 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: 2706886
FNDDS food code: 27510135
The scaling for FDC 2706886 can be exact while the match to “Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 180 g weight, 2-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.