Energy
upper quarter293 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 219 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 192–266 kcal
Based on 61 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Italian sausage sandwich on wheat calories: 396 per 1 sandwich (135 g)
This exact USDA record reports 396 calories for 1 sandwich (135 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 · 135 g
- Calories
- 396 kcal
- Protein
- 20.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 28.9 g
- Total fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 3.2 g
- Sodium
- 838 mg
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Estimated for 1 sandwich, any size · 135 g
396calories
Italian sausage sandwich on wheat
- Protein
- 20.5 g
- Carbs
- 28.9 g
- Fat
- 22 g
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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 396 calories for 1 sandwich at 135 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 293 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 20.5 g protein, 3.2 g fiber, and 838 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is sausage, italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried, representing 55.6% 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 2707054: “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat.” 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 2707054, 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 | 101.3 g | 297 kcal | 15.4 g | 2.4 g | 629 mg |
| 1 sandwich, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 396 kcal | 20.5 g | 3.2 g | 838 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 168.8 g | 494 kcal | 25.7 g | 4.1 g | 1,048 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, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2707054’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter15.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 13.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 13–14.9 g
Based on 61 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter2.4 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 quarter621 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 2707054’s 135 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.
Strength-side signals
Iron3 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber3.2 g
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat7.3 g
≈ 36% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium838 mg
≈ 36% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707051 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 135 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 101.3–168.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 297 kcal and 494 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2707051
At an equal 100 g, this record has 389 mg less sodium than “Italian sandwich on wheat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried supplies 55.6% 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 “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat” fits. Inspect FDC 2707051 when the exact wording “Italian sandwich on wheat” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Italian sausage sandwich on wheat
- Exact source wording
- “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707054 · FNDDS 27560715
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches · Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Italian sandwich on wheat
- Exact source wording
- “Italian sandwich on wheat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707051 · FNDDS 27560620
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Wheat bread as ingredient in sandwiches · Salami, dry or hard, pork, beef · Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added)
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 recordItalian sausage sandwich on wheat | 135 g396 kcal | 293 kcal | 15.2 g | 16.3 g | 2.4 g | 621 mg |
| Italian sandwich on wheat | 165 g508 kcal | 308 kcal | 16.4 g | 18.9 g | 2 g | 1,010 mg |
| Italian sandwich on white | 165 g510 kcal | 309 kcal | 15.7 g | 18.8 g | 0.8 g | 1,010 mg |
| Bologna sandwich on wheat | 115 g313 kcal | 272 kcal | 10.9 g | 13.5 g | 2.8 g | 759 mg |
| Salami sandwich on wheat | 115 g367 kcal | 319 kcal | 16.1 g | 17.3 g | 2.8 g | 1,080 mg |
| Bologna sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 135 g385 kcal | 285 kcal | 12.3 g | 15.8 g | 2.4 g | 797 mg |
| Club sandwich on wheat | 130 g286 kcal | 220 kcal | 16 g | 7.7 g | 2.4 g | 765 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707054: its source amount is 135 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 2707054, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 sandwich, any size
396 kcal
135 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2707054, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
7.3 g≈ 36% Daily ValueSodium
838.4 mg≈ 36% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707054’s 135 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2707054 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 20.5 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2707054 at 135 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 3.2 g dietary fiber, about 12% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 838 mg sodium, about 36% 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 135 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal 293 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 20.5 g 15.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 28.9 g 21.4 g | 11% 8% |
| Total fat | 22 g 16.3 g | 28% 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.2 g 2.4 g | 12% 9% |
| Sugars | 4.2 g 3.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 838.4 mg 621 mg | 36% 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.3 g 5.4 g | 36% 27% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.1 g 6.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g 3.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 59.4 mg 44 mg | 20% 15% |
| Potassium | 345.6 mg 256 mg | 7% 5% |
| Calcium | 105.3 mg 78 mg | 8% 6% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg 2.1 mg | 16% 12% |
| Magnesium | 48.6 mg 36 mg | 12% 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg 0.1 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 µg 0.6 µg | 4% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 16.2 µg 12 µg | 2% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 60.3 g 44.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707054, approximate percentages divide the displayed 135 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 2707054 to 2 source inputs totaling 135 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried, Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
135 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwichesUSDA ingredient 99995135 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 44.4% |
| 2 | Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-friedUSDA ingredient 7089 · encyclopedia page available | 75 GM | 75 g | 55.6% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2707054, 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
Italian sausage sandwich on wheat
- USDA category
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2707054
- FNDDS code
- 27560715
Closest inspectable record
Italian sandwich on wheat
- USDA category
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2707051
- FNDDS code
- 27560620
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 293 kcal | 308 kcal | −15 kcal |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 16.4 g | −1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 17.5 g | +3.9 g |
| Total fat | 16.3 g | 18.9 g | −2.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 2 g | +0.4 g |
| Sodium | 621 mg | 1,010 mg | −389 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 3.9 g more carbohydrate, 2.6 g less total fat, and 389 mg less sodium than “Italian sandwich on wheat.”
Only this record lists Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches; Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried. Only the comparison record lists Wheat bread as ingredient in sandwiches; Salami, dry or hard, pork, beef; Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added); Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced. 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.
Listed only in this record: Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches; Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried.
Listed only in the comparison: Wheat bread as ingredient in sandwiches; Salami, dry or hard, pork, beef; Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added); Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced; and 1 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 135 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 165 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular (165 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707054 with FDC 2707051 at equal mass; use their 135 g and 165 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707054 versus FDC 2707051 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 “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat,” 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 2707054 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 293 kcal per 100 g becomes 396 kcal at 135 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: 2707054
FNDDS food code: 27560715
The scaling for FDC 2707054 can be exact while the match to “Italian sausage sandwich on wheat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 135 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.