Energy
upper quarter310 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 267 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 248–300 kcal
Based on 46 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 512 calories for 1 regular (165 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 · 165 g
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Estimated for 1 regular · 165 g
512calories
Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 512 calories for 1 regular at 165 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 310 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 18.2 g protein, 1.7 g fiber, and 1,097 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fast food, biscuit, representing 41.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 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 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 512–775 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
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707324: “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage.” 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
For FDC 2707324, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 large” 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 | 123.8 g | 384 kcal | 13.6 g | 1.2 g | 823 mg |
| 1 regularUSDA-listed household measure | 165 g | 512 kcal | 18.2 g | 1.7 g | 1,097 mg |
| 1 largeUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 775 kcal | 27.5 g | 2.5 g | 1,663 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 46 exact records in the Egg/breakfast sandwiches USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2707324’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
upper quarter310 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 46 records reporting energy.
Protein
lower quarter11 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 46 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 46 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter665 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 46 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2707324’s 165 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.
Iron3 mg
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A128.7 µg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat15.3 g
≈ 76% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium1,097 mg
≈ 48% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707325 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
USDA assigns those measures 165 g and 250 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 512 kcal to 775 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.1 g more dietary fiber than “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage and cheese.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Fast food, biscuit supplies 41.9% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when “with sausage” fits. Inspect FDC 2707325 when “with sausage and cheese” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Choose the closest description
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with sausage”. 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 recordEgg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage | 165 g512 kcal | 310 kcal | 11 g | 21.4 g | 1 g | 665 mg |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage and cheese | 190 g600 kcal | 316 kcal | 12 g | 22.1 g | 0.9 g | 703 mg |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit | 145 g432 kcal | 298 kcal | 10.7 g | 18.8 g | 1.2 g | 708 mg |
| Sausage biscuit sandwich | 110 g409 kcal | 372 kcal | 10.7 g | 24.5 g | 1.6 g | 870 mg |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with bacon | 140 g433 kcal | 309 kcal | 11.9 g | 19.2 g | 1.2 g | 774 mg |
| Egg sandwich on croissant, with sausage | 180 g585 kcal | 325 kcal | 12.7 g | 23 g | 0.9 g | 459 mg |
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with sausage | 230 g630 kcal | 274 kcal | 12.8 g | 13.1 g | 0.8 g | 483 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707324: its source amount is 165 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
For FDC 2707324, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
512 kcal
165 g
775 kcal
250 g
At a glance
For FDC 2707324, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
247.5 mg≈ 83% Daily ValueSaturated fat
15.3 g≈ 77% Daily ValueSodium
1,097.3 mg≈ 48% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707324’s 165 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2707324 at 165 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 165 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 512 kcal 310 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 18.2 g 11 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 30.7 g 18.6 g | 11% 7% |
| Total fat | 35.3 g 21.4 g | 45% 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g 1 g | 6% 4% |
| Sugars | 3.2 g 1.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,097.3 mg 665 mg | 48% 29% |
| Saturated fat | 15.3 g 9.3 g | 76% 46% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.7 g 6.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g 3.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 247.5 mg 150 mg | 83% 50% |
| Potassium | 285.5 mg 173 mg | 6% 4% |
| Calcium | 77.6 mg 47 mg | 6% 4% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg 1.9 mg | 18% 11% |
| Magnesium | 21.5 mg 13 mg | 5% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg 1.2 µg | 10% 6% |
| Vitamin A | 128.7 µg 78 µg | 14% 9% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 77.2 g 46.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707324, approximate percentages divide the displayed 165 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
USDA links FDC 2707324 to 4 source inputs totaling 167 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Fast food, biscuit, Egg, whole, fried, NS as to fat, Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
167 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast food, biscuitUSDA ingredient 21142 · encyclopedia page available | 70 GM | 70 g | 41.9% |
| 2 | Egg, whole, fried, NS as to fatUSDA ingredient 31105005 · encyclopedia page available | 55 GM | 55 g | 32.9% |
| 3 | Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-friedUSDA ingredient 7064 · encyclopedia page available | 35 GM | 35 g | 21% |
| 4 | Pork, fresh, separable fat, cookedUSDA ingredient 10007 · encyclopedia page available | 7 GM | 7 g | 4.2% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2707324, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Egg/breakfast 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
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 316 kcal | −6 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 12 g | −1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 17 g | +1.6 g |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 22.1 g | −0.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 0.9 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 665 mg | 703 mg | −38 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only the comparison record lists Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
Formulation evidence
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: Fast food, biscuit; Egg, whole, fried, NS as to fat; Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried; Pork, fresh, separable fat, cooked.
Listed only in the comparison: Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 165 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular (165 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 190 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular (190 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707324 with FDC 2707325 at equal mass; use their 165 g and 190 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707324 versus FDC 2707325 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 egg/breakfast sandwiches source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
These 1 guide place “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2707324 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
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 “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
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.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
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
FDC 2707324 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 310 kcal per 100 g becomes 512 kcal at 165 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 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: 2707324
FNDDS food code: 34001510
The scaling for FDC 2707324 can be exact while the match to “Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 165 g weight, 4-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.