Energy
lower quarter184 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 219 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 192–266 kcal
Based on 61 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
French dip sandwich calories: 340 per 1 sandwich (185 g)
This exact USDA record reports 340 calories for 1 sandwich (185 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 sandwich · 185 g
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 24.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 45.3 g
- Total fat
- 6.4 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 1,167 mg
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Estimated for 1 sandwich, any size · 185 g
340calories
French dip sandwich
- Protein
- 24.4 g
- Carbs
- 45.3 g
- Fat
- 6.4 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 340 calories for 1 sandwich at 185 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 184 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 24.4 g protein, 2 g fiber, and 1,167 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is roast beef sandwich on white, representing 95% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 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 sandwich at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706957: “French dip sandwich.” 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 2706957, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 138.8 g | 255 kcal | 18.3 g | 1.5 g | 876 mg |
| 1 sandwich, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 185 g | 340 kcal | 24.4 g | 2 g | 1,167 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 231.3 g | 426 kcal | 30.5 g | 2.5 g | 1,459 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Deli and cured meat sandwiches
The comparison set contains 61 exact records in the Deli and cured meat sandwiches USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2706957’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half13.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 13.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 13–14.9 g
Based on 61 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2.2 g
Based on 61 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter631 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 743 mg
- Middle 50%
- 687–801 mg
Based on 61 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706957’s 185 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
Iron5 mg
≈ 27% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium196 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium1,167 mg
≈ 51% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.9 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “French dip sandwich,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706952 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 185 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 138.8–231.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 255 kcal and 426 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706952
At an equal 100 g, this record has 15.9 g less total fat than “Reuben sandwich.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Roast beef sandwich on white
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Roast beef sandwich on white supplies 95% 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 “French dip sandwich” fits. Inspect FDC 2706952 when the exact wording “Reuben sandwich” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
French dip sandwich
- Exact source wording
- “French dip sandwich”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706957 · FNDDS 27513070
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Roast beef sandwich on white · Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Reuben sandwich
- Exact source wording
- “Reuben sandwich”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706952 · FNDDS 27510950
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Bread, rye · Cheese, swiss · Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked
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 recordFrench dip sandwich | 185 g340 kcal | 184 kcal | 13.2 g | 3.5 g | 1.1 g | 631 mg |
| Ham sandwich on wheat | 115 g213 kcal | 185 kcal | 14 g | 3.9 g | 2.8 g | 657 mg |
| Ham sandwich on white | 115 g215 kcal | 187 kcal | 12.9 g | 3.7 g | 1.2 g | 662 mg |
| Turkey sandwich on wheat | 115 g215 kcal | 187 kcal | 13 g | 3.9 g | 2.8 g | 619 mg |
| Turkey sandwich on white | 115 g217 kcal | 189 kcal | 12 g | 3.7 g | 1.2 g | 624 mg |
| Spam sandwich | 135 g359 kcal | 266 kcal | 10 g | 12.8 g | 1.1 g | 913 mg |
| Turkey sandwich or sub, restaurant | 130 g234 kcal | 180 kcal | 12.3 g | 3.7 g | 1.1 g | 644 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706957: its source amount is 185 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 2706957, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 sandwich, any size
340 kcal
185 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706957, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
1,167.4 mg≈ 51% Daily ValueIron
4.8 mg≈ 27% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706957’s 185 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706957 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 24.4 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 2706957 at 185 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1167 mg sodium, about 51% 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 185 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal 184 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 24.4 g 13.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 45.3 g 24.5 g | 16% 9% |
| Total fat | 6.4 g 3.5 g | 8% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g 1.1 g | 7% 4% |
| Sugars | 5.1 g 2.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,167.4 mg 631 mg | 51% 27% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g 1 g | 9% 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 42.6 mg 23 mg | 14% 8% |
| Potassium | 660.5 mg 357 mg | 14% 8% |
| Calcium | 196.1 mg 106 mg | 15% 8% |
| Iron | 4.8 mg 2.6 mg | 27% 14% |
| Magnesium | 42.6 mg 23 mg | 10% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1.9 µg 1 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 104 g 56.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706957, approximate percentages divide the displayed 185 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 2706957 to 2 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “French dip sandwich” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Roast beef sandwich on white, Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roast beef sandwich on whiteUSDA ingredient 27513010 | 95 GM | 95 g | 95% |
| 2 | Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6008 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706957, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Deli and cured meat 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
French dip sandwich
- USDA category
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2706957
- FNDDS code
- 27513070
Closest inspectable record
Reuben sandwich
- USDA category
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2706952
- FNDDS code
- 27510950
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 184 kcal | 282 kcal | −98 kcal |
| Protein | 13.2 g | 10 g | +3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 16.4 g | +8.1 g |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 19.4 g | −15.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 2.2 g | −1.1 g |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 688 mg | −57 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 98 less calories, 3.2 g more protein, and 8.1 g more carbohydrate than “Reuben sandwich.”
Only this record lists Roast beef sandwich on white; Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve. Only the comparison record lists Bread, rye; Cheese, swiss; Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked; Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
5 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.
Listed only in this record: Roast beef sandwich on white; Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve.
Listed only in the comparison: Bread, rye; Cheese, swiss; Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked; Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids; and 2 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 185 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (185 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 215 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (215 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706957 with FDC 2706952 at equal mass; use their 185 g and 215 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706957 versus FDC 2706952 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 deli and cured meat sandwiches 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 item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “French dip sandwich,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
item 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
bread or wrapper size
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.
- 03
fillings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
sauces and cheese
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 2706957 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 184 kcal per 100 g becomes 340 kcal at 185 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 sandwich 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: 2706957
FNDDS food code: 27513070
The scaling for FDC 2706957 can be exact while the match to “French dip sandwich” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 185 g weight, 2-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.