Energy
upper quarter422 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 384 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 379–388 kcal
Based on 20 records reporting energy.
Breakfast foodsmoderate variability
Cereal, other, peanut butter calories: 169 per 1 cup (40 g)
This exact USDA record reports 169 calories for 1 cup (40 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 cup · 40 g
- Calories
- 169 kcal
- Protein
- 2.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 29.2 g
- Total fat
- 4.4 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 210 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 40 g
169calories
Cereal, other, peanut butter
- Protein
- 2.9 g
- Carbs
- 29.2 g
- Fat
- 4.4 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 169 calories for 1 cup at 40 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 422 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.9 g protein, 2 g fiber, and 210 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow, representing 44.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 14 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 cup 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 127–169 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 2708485: “Cereal, other, peanut butter.” 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 2708485, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 prepackaged single serving” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 prepackaged single servingUSDA-listed household measure | 30 g | 127 kcal | 2.2 g | 1.5 g | 158 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 40 g | 169 kcal | 2.9 g | 2 g | 210 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 50 g | 211 kcal | 3.7 g | 2.5 g | 263 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)
The comparison set contains 20 exact records in the Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g) USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708485’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.6 g
- Middle 50%
- 5.1–8 g
Based on 20 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.7–6.4 g
Based on 20 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half525 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 524 mg
- Middle 50%
- 471–580 mg
Based on 20 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708485’s 40 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
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium132 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium210 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.5 g
≈ 2% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Cereal, other, peanut butter,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708446 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 prepackaged single serving to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 30 g and 40 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 127 kcal to 169 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708446
At an equal 100 g, this record has 5.7 g more total fat than “Cereal, O's, flavored.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow
The source formulation has 14 input rows; Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow supplies 44.7% 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 “other; peanut butter” fits. Inspect FDC 2708446 when “O's; flavored” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Cereal, other, peanut butter
- Exact source wording
- “Cereal, other, peanut butter”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708485 · FNDDS 57420140
- Named qualifiers
- other · peanut butter
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow · Soy protein isolate · Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Cereal, O's, flavored
- Exact source wording
- “Cereal, O's, flavored”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708446 · FNDDS 57103100
- Named qualifiers
- O's · flavored
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “other” and “peanut butter”. 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 recordCereal, other, peanut butter | 40 g169 kcal | 422 kcal | 7.3 g | 11.1 g | 5 g | 525 mg |
| Cereal, other, honey | 40 g155 kcal | 388 kcal | 8 g | 5.7 g | 6.1 g | 504 mg |
| Cereal, other, chocolate | 40 g154 kcal | 384 kcal | 5.4 g | 4.6 g | 3.2 g | 486 mg |
| Cereal, other, fruit flavored | 40 g153 kcal | 383 kcal | 4.7 g | 3.6 g | 2.9 g | 523 mg |
| Cereal, granola | 110 g462 kcal | 420 kcal | 9.8 g | 13 g | 7.4 g | 161 mg |
| Cereal, crunch | 35 g139 kcal | 398 kcal | 4.3 g | 5.5 g | 2.7 g | 701 mg |
| Cereal, cinnamon toast | 40 g166 kcal | 414 kcal | 5.9 g | 9.9 g | 5.1 g | 539 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708485: its source amount is 40 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 2708485, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
169 kcal
40 g
1 prepackaged single serving
127 kcal
30 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708485, Iron is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Iron
4.1 mg≈ 23% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
29.2 g≈ 11% Daily ValueCalcium
132.4 mg≈ 10% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708485’s 40 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 40 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 169 kcal 422 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.9 g 7.3 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 29.2 g 73 g | 11% 27% |
| Total fat | 4.4 g 11.1 g | 6% 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g 5 g | 7% 18% |
| Sugars | 12.4 g 31.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 210 mg 525 mg | 9% 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g 1.2 g | 2% 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g 6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 51.6 mg 129 mg | 1% 3% |
| Calcium | 132.4 mg 331 mg | 10% 25% |
| Iron | 4.1 mg 10.2 mg | 23% 57% |
| Magnesium | 14.8 mg 37 mg | 4% 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2 mg 22.9 mg | 10% 25% |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg 5 µg | 10% 25% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg 5 µg | 0% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 2.5 g 6.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708485, approximate percentages divide the displayed 40 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 2708485 to 14 source inputs totaling 100.6 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cereal, other, peanut butter” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
14 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow, Sugars, granulated, Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.6 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellowUSDA ingredient 20422 · encyclopedia page available | 45 GM | 45 g | 44.7% |
| 2 | Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dryUSDA ingredient 8120 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 9.9% |
| 3 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 30 GM | 30 g | 29.8% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1.3 GM | 1.3 g | 1.3% |
| 5 | Fiber, total dietary, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999291 · encyclopedia page available | 0.2 GM | 0.2 g | 0.2% |
| 6 | Oil, canolaUSDA ingredient 4582 · encyclopedia page available | 7 GM | 7 g | 7% |
| 7 | Soy protein isolateUSDA ingredient 16122 · encyclopedia page available | 2 GM | 2 g | 2% |
| 8 | Peanut butter, smooth style, without saltUSDA ingredient 16398 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
| 9 | Vitamin B composite in cerealsUSDA ingredient 999001 · encyclopedia page available | 0.02 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 10 | Folic acid as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999431 · encyclopedia page available | 0.01 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 11 | Iron as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999303 · encyclopedia page available | 0.01 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 12 | Calcium as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999301 · encyclopedia page available | 0.03 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 13 | Vitamin D as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999328 · encyclopedia page available | 0.05 GM | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 14 | Vitamin C as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999401 · encyclopedia page available | 0.02 GM | 0 g | 0% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708485, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)” 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
Cereal, other, peanut butter
- USDA category
- Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)
- FDC ID
- 2708485
- FNDDS code
- 57420140
Closest inspectable record
Cereal, O's, flavored
- USDA category
- Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)
- FDC ID
- 2708446
- FNDDS code
- 57103100
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 422 kcal | 385 kcal | +37 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 8.6 g | −1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 73 g | 76 g | −3 g |
| Total fat | 11.1 g | 5.4 g | +5.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5 g | 7.6 g | −2.6 g |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 580 mg | −55 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 37 more calories, 1.3 g less protein, and 5.7 g more total fat than “Cereal, O's, flavored.”
Only this record lists Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow; Soy protein isolate; Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 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: Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry; Sugars, granulated; Salt, table; Fiber, total dietary, as ingredient; and 7 more.
Listed only in this record: Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow; Soy protein isolate; Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 40 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (40 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 40 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (40 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708485 with FDC 2708446 at equal mass; use their 40 g and 40 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708485 versus FDC 2708446 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 ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g) source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Cereal, other, peanut butter” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708485 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, recipe or brand, cooking fat, toppings and add-ins.
For “Cereal, other, peanut butter,” 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
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
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
toppings and add-ins
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 2708485 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 422 kcal per 100 g becomes 169 kcal at 40 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 cup 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: 2708485
FNDDS food code: 57420140
The scaling for FDC 2708485 can be exact while the match to “Cereal, other, peanut butter” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 40 g weight, 14-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.