Energy
upper quarter270 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 123 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 115–192 kcal
Based on 11 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing calories: 208 per 77 g
This exact USDA record reports 208 calories for 77 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 · 77 g
- Calories
- 208 kcal
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 8 g
- Total fat
- 17.6 g
- Fiber
- 1.2 g
- Sodium
- 262 mg
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Estimated for 77 g
208calories
Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 17.6 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 208 calories for USDA reference amount at 77 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 270 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 4.5 g protein, 1.2 g fiber, and 262 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cauliflower, raw, representing 22.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 8 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 208–416 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 2709812: “Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing.” 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 2709812, 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 | 57.8 g | 156 kcal | 3.4 g | 0.9 g | 196 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 77 g | 208 kcal | 4.5 g | 1.2 g | 262 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 154 g | 416 kcal | 9 g | 2.5 g | 524 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads
The comparison set contains 11 exact records in the Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709812’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter5.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.7–3.3 g
Based on 11 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–2.5 g
Based on 11 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter340 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 236 mg
- Middle 50%
- 210–280 mg
Based on 11 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709812’s 77 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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
Vitamin C22 mg
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium82 mg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat4 g
≈ 20% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium262 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709813 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 77 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 57.8–96.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 156 kcal and 260 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709813
At an equal 100 g, this record has 3.9 g more protein than “Broccoli slaw salad.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Cauliflower, raw
The source formulation has 8 input rows; Cauliflower, raw supplies 22.9% 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; bacon bits; and dressing” fits. Inspect FDC 2709813 when the exact wording “Broccoli slaw salad” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing
- Exact source wording
- “Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709812 · FNDDS 75140500
- Named qualifiers
- cheese · bacon bits · and dressing
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cauliflower, raw · Cheese, cheddar · Bacon bits, meatless
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Broccoli slaw salad
- Exact source wording
- “Broccoli slaw salad”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709813 · FNDDS 75140510
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Carrots, mature, raw · Salad dressing, coleslaw · Salt, table
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”, “bacon bits”, and “and dressing”. 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 recordBroccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing | 77 g208 kcal | 270 kcal | 5.8 g | 22.8 g | 1.6 g | 340 mg |
| Pea salad with cheese | 107 g217 kcal | 203 kcal | 5 g | 16 g | 2.4 g | 293 mg |
| Broccoli slaw salad | 93 g114 kcal | 123 kcal | 2 g | 8.1 g | 1.9 g | 295 mg |
| Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing | 80 g96 kcal | 120 kcal | 0.5 g | 10 g | 0.5 g | 207 mg |
| Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing | 67 g44 kcal | 66 kcal | 1.3 g | 5.2 g | 0.4 g | 219 mg |
| Carrots, raw, salad | 88 g187 kcal | 212 kcal | 1.3 g | 15.7 g | 2.6 g | 189 mg |
| Pea salad | 107 g193 kcal | 180 kcal | 3 g | 14 g | 2.7 g | 253 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709812: its source amount is 77 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 2709812, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
416 kcal
154 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709812, Vitamin C is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin C
21.9 mg≈ 24% Daily ValueTotal fat
17.6 g≈ 23% Daily ValueSaturated fat
4 g≈ 20% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709812’s 77 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 2709812 at 77 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 262 mg sodium, about 11% 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 77 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 kcal 270 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 4.5 g 5.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g 10.4 g | 3% 4% |
| Total fat | 17.6 g 22.8 g | 23% 29% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g 1.6 g | 4% 6% |
| Sugars | 5 g 6.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 261.8 mg 340 mg | 11% 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g 5.2 g | 20% 26% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.9 g 5.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g 11.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 16.2 mg 21 mg | 5% 7% |
| Potassium | 124.7 mg 162 mg | 3% 3% |
| Calcium | 82.4 mg 107 mg | 6% 8% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg 0.4 mg | 2% 2% |
| Magnesium | 13.1 mg 17 mg | 3% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9 mg 28.5 mg | 24% 32% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 0% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 32.3 µg 42 µg | 4% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 45.6 g 59.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709812, approximate percentages divide the displayed 77 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 2709812 to 8 source inputs totaling 960 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
8 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Cauliflower, raw, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular, Broccoli, raw. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
960 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broccoli, rawUSDA ingredient 11090 · encyclopedia page available | 176 GM | 176 g | 18.3% |
| 2 | Cauliflower, rawUSDA ingredient 11135 · encyclopedia page available | 2 | 220 g | 22.9% |
| 3 | Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available | 1 CP | 113 g | 11.8% |
| 4 | Bacon bits, meatlessUSDA ingredient 43212 | 8 TB | 56 g | 5.8% |
| 5 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 80 GM | 80 g | 8.3% |
| 6 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 220 g | 22.9% |
| 7 | Vinegar, ciderUSDA ingredient 2048 · encyclopedia page available | 45 GM | 45 g | 4.7% |
| 8 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 C | 50 g | 5.2% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709812, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” 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
Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing
- USDA category
- Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads
- FDC ID
- 2709812
- FNDDS code
- 75140500
Closest inspectable record
Broccoli slaw salad
- USDA category
- Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads
- FDC ID
- 2709813
- FNDDS code
- 75140510
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | 123 kcal | +147 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 2 g | +3.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 10.4 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 22.8 g | 8.1 g | +14.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 1.9 g | −0.3 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 295 mg | +45 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 147 more calories, 3.9 g more protein, and 14.7 g more total fat than “Broccoli slaw salad.”
Only this record lists Cauliflower, raw; Cheese, cheddar; Bacon bits, meatless; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular. Only the comparison record lists Carrots, mature, raw; Salad dressing, coleslaw; Salt, table. 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: Broccoli, raw; Onions, raw.
Listed only in this record: Cauliflower, raw; Cheese, cheddar; Bacon bits, meatless; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; and 2 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Carrots, mature, raw; Salad dressing, coleslaw; Salt, table.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 77 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (154 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 93 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (186 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709812 with FDC 2709813 at equal mass; use their 77 g and 93 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709812 versus FDC 2709813 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 coleslaw, non-lettuce salads 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 portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion 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
raw versus cooked weight
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
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
added fat or sauce
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 2709812 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 270 kcal per 100 g becomes 208 kcal at 77 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: 2709812
FNDDS food code: 75140500
The scaling for FDC 2709812 can be exact while the match to “Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 77 g weight, 8-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.