Energy
middle half181 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 123 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 115–192 kcal
Based on 11 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Carrots, raw, salad with apples calories: 156 per 86 g
This exact USDA record reports 156 calories for 86 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 · 86 g
- Calories
- 156 kcal
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 7.4 g
- Total fat
- 13.8 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 163 mg
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Estimated for 86 g
156calories
Carrots, raw, salad with apples
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Carbs
- 7.4 g
- Fat
- 13.8 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 156 calories for USDA reference amount at 86 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 181 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 0.7 g protein, 2 g fiber, and 163 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is carrots, mature, raw, representing 63.2% 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 156–310 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 2709662: “Carrots, raw, salad with apples.” 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 2709662, 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 | 64.5 g | 117 kcal | 0.5 g | 1.5 g | 122 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 86 g | 156 kcal | 0.7 g | 2 g | 163 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 171 g | 310 kcal | 1.5 g | 3.9 g | 323 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, “middle half” describes FDC 2709662’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half0.9 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 half2.3 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
lower quarter189 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 2709662’s 86 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; 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 A457.5 µg
≈ 51% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber2 g
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat2.1 g
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium163 mg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Carrots, raw, salad with apples,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709661 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 86 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 64.5–107.5 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 117 kcal and 195 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709661
At an equal 100 g, this record has 9 g less carbohydrate than “Carrots, raw, salad.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Carrots, mature, raw
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Carrots, mature, raw supplies 63.2% 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 “raw; salad with apples” fits. Inspect FDC 2709661 when “raw; salad” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Carrots, raw, salad with apples
- Exact source wording
- “Carrots, raw, salad with apples”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709662 · FNDDS 73101210
- Named qualifiers
- raw · salad with apples
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Carrots, raw, salad
- Exact source wording
- “Carrots, raw, salad”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709661 · FNDDS 73101110
- Named qualifiers
- raw · salad
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Raisins, dark, seedless (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “raw” and “salad with apples”. 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 recordCarrots, raw, salad with apples | 86 g156 kcal | 181 kcal | 0.9 g | 16 g | 2.3 g | 189 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 |
| 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 |
| Tomato and cucumber salad made with tomato, cucumber, oil, and vinegar | 80 g98 kcal | 122 kcal | 0.5 g | 10.2 g | 0.6 g | 212 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709662: its source amount is 86 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 2709662, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
310 kcal
171 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709662, Vitamin A is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin A
457.5 µg≈ 51% Daily ValueTotal fat
13.8 g≈ 18% Daily ValueSaturated fat
2.1 g≈ 11% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709662’s 86 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 86 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal 181 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 0.7 g 0.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 7.4 g 8.6 g | 3% 3% |
| Total fat | 13.8 g 16 g | 18% 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g 2.3 g | 7% 8% |
| Sugars | 3.8 g 4.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 162.5 mg 189 mg | 7% 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g 2.5 g | 11% 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g 3.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g 9.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 7.7 mg 9 mg | 3% 3% |
| Potassium | 170.3 mg 198 mg | 4% 4% |
| Calcium | 19.8 mg 23 mg | 2% 2% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg 0.2 mg | 1% 1% |
| Magnesium | 7.7 mg 9 mg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg 6.4 mg | 6% 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 457.5 µg 532 µg | 51% 59% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 63.3 g 73.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709662, approximate percentages divide the displayed 86 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 2709662 to 5 source inputs totaling 522 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Carrots, raw, salad with apples” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
5 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Carrots, mature, raw, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular, Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
522 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrots, mature, rawUSDA ingredient 11124 · encyclopedia page available | 330 GM | 330 g | 63.2% |
| 2 | Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)USDA ingredient 9003 · encyclopedia page available | 62.5 GM | 62.5 g | 12% |
| 3 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 110 g | 21.1% |
| 4 | Lemon juice, rawUSDA ingredient 9152 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 15.5 g | 3% |
| 5 | Lemon peel, rawUSDA ingredient 9156 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TS | 4 g | 0.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709662, 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
Carrots, raw, salad with apples
- USDA category
- Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads
- FDC ID
- 2709662
- FNDDS code
- 73101210
Closest inspectable record
Carrots, raw, salad
- USDA category
- Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads
- FDC ID
- 2709661
- FNDDS code
- 73101110
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal | 212 kcal | −31 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | −0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 17.6 g | −9 g |
| Total fat | 16 g | 15.7 g | +0.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 2.6 g | −0.3 g |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 189 mg | Same listed value |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 31 less calories and 9 g less carbohydrate than “Carrots, raw, salad.”
Only this record lists Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). Only the comparison record lists Raisins, dark, seedless (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
2 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: Carrots, mature, raw; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; Lemon juice, raw; Lemon peel, raw.
Listed only in this record: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
Listed only in the comparison: Raisins, dark, seedless (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 86 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (171 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 88 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (175 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709662 with FDC 2709661 at equal mass; use their 86 g and 88 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709662 versus FDC 2709661 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 →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Carrots, raw, salad with apples” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709662 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 portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Carrots, raw, salad with apples,” 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 2709662 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 181 kcal per 100 g becomes 156 kcal at 86 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: 2709662
FNDDS food code: 73101210
The scaling for FDC 2709662 can be exact while the match to “Carrots, raw, salad with apples” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 86 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.