Energy
upper quarter261 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Beef salad calories: 355 per 136 g
This exact USDA record reports 355 calories for 136 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 · 136 g
- Calories
- 355 kcal
- Protein
- 24.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 3.9 g
- Total fat
- 26.2 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
- Sodium
- 460 mg
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Estimated for 136 g
355calories
Beef salad
- Protein
- 24.2 g
- Carbs
- 3.9 g
- Fat
- 26.2 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
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 355 calories for USDA reference amount at 136 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 261 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 24.2 g protein, 0.5 g fiber, and 460 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised, representing 50.6% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 5 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 355–475 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 2706749: “Beef salad.” 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 2706749, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” 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 | 102 g | 266 kcal | 18.2 g | 0.4 g | 345 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 136 g | 355 kcal | 24.2 g | 0.5 g | 460 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 182 g | 475 kcal | 32.4 g | 0.7 g | 615 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Meat mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 197 exact records in the Meat mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706749’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter17.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 8.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 6.4–12.1 g
Based on 197 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 197 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half338 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 316 mg
- Middle 50%
- 305–412 mg
Based on 197 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706749’s 136 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. 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
Iron2 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium280 mg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat5.2 g
≈ 26% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium460 mg
≈ 20% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Beef salad,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706756 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 136 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 102–170 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 266 kcal and 444 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706756
At an equal 100 g, this record has 651 mg less sodium than “Ham or pork salad.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised supplies 50.6% 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 “Beef salad” fits. Inspect FDC 2706756 when the exact wording “Ham or pork salad” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Beef salad
- Exact source wording
- “Beef salad”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706749 · FNDDS 27416250
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Ham or pork salad
- Exact source wording
- “Ham or pork salad”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706756 · FNDDS 27420020
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean only, roasted
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.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordBeef salad | 136 g355 kcal | 261 kcal | 17.8 g | 19.3 g | 0.4 g | 338 mg |
| Pot pie, beef | 250 g678 kcal | 271 kcal | 8.9 g | 15.4 g | 2 g | 374 mg |
| Beef with gravy | 183 g285 kcal | 156 kcal | 21.6 g | 7.1 g | 0 g | 360 mg |
| Beef wellington | 87 g320 kcal | 368 kcal | 19.2 g | 27.4 g | 0.4 g | 182 mg |
| Beef stroganoff | 192 g288 kcal | 150 kcal | 10.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.7 g | 458 mg |
| Beef burgundy | 183 g271 kcal | 148 kcal | 18.5 g | 6 g | 0.8 g | 369 mg |
| Guisada, beef | 255 g293 kcal | 115 kcal | 10.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.5 g | 305 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706749: its source amount is 136 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 2706749, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
475 kcal
182 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706749, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
26.2 g≈ 34% Daily ValueCholesterol
83 mg≈ 28% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706749’s 136 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706749 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 24.2 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 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706749 at 136 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 460 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 136 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal 261 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 24.2 g 17.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g 2.9 g | 1% 1% |
| Total fat | 26.2 g 19.3 g | 34% 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g 0.4 g | 2% 1% |
| Sugars | 2.9 g 2.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 459.7 mg 338 mg | 20% 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g 3.9 g | 26% 19% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.9 g 5.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g 9.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 83 mg 61 mg | 28% 20% |
| Potassium | 280.2 mg 206 mg | 6% 4% |
| Calcium | 27.2 mg 20 mg | 2% 2% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg 1.6 mg | 12% 9% |
| Magnesium | 20.4 mg 15 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg 0.8 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16.3 µg 12 µg | 2% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 80.1 g 58.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706749, approximate percentages divide the displayed 136 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 2706749 to 5 source inputs totaling 530.1 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Beef salad” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
5 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised, Celery, raw, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
530.1 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braisedUSDA ingredient 23602 | 268 GM | 268 g | 50.6% |
| 2 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 120 g | 22.6% |
| 3 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 CP | 110 g | 20.7% |
| 4 | Pickle relish, sweetUSDA ingredient 11945 · encyclopedia page available | 30.6 GM | 30.6 g | 5.8% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 1.5 g | 0.3% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706749, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Meat mixed dishes” 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
Beef salad
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706749
- FNDDS code
- 27416250
Closest inspectable record
Ham or pork salad
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706756
- FNDDS code
- 27420020
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | 230 kcal | +31 kcal |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 13.3 g | +4.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 2.8 g | +0.1 g |
| Total fat | 19.3 g | 18.1 g | +1.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 338 mg | 989 mg | −651 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 31 more calories, 4.5 g more protein, and 651 mg less sodium than “Ham or pork salad.”
Only this record lists Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised. Only the comparison record lists Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean only, roasted. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 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: Celery, raw; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; Pickle relish, sweet; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
Listed only in the comparison: Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean only, roasted.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 136 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (182 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 137 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (182 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706749 with FDC 2706756 at equal mass; use their 136 g and 137 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706749 versus FDC 2706756 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 mixed dishes 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 “Beef salad,” 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
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.
- 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.
- 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 2706749 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 261 kcal per 100 g becomes 355 kcal at 136 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: 2706749
FNDDS food code: 27416250
The scaling for FDC 2706749 can be exact while the match to “Beef salad” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 136 g weight, 5-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.