Energy
upper quarter246 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 154 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 125–177 kcal
Based on 169 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese calories: 335 per 136 g
This exact USDA record reports 335 calories for 136 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 · 136 g
- Calories
- 335 kcal
- Protein
- 9.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 29.6 g
- Total fat
- 19.6 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 356 mg
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Estimated for 136 g
335calories
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese
- Protein
- 9.4 g
- Carbs
- 29.6 g
- Fat
- 19.6 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 335 calories for USDA reference amount at 136 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 246 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 9.4 g protein, 1.8 g fiber, and 356 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, representing 64% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 8 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 335–502 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 2708947: “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese.” 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 2708947, 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 | 102 g | 251 kcal | 7 g | 1.3 g | 267 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 136 g | 335 kcal | 9.4 g | 1.8 g | 356 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 204 g | 502 kcal | 14.1 g | 2.7 g | 534 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
The comparison set contains 169 exact records in the Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708947’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter6.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.8 g
- Middle 50%
- 4.4–6.3 g
Based on 169 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half262 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 336 mg
- Middle 50%
- 233–398 mg
Based on 169 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708947’s 136 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; 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
Calcium133 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron1 mg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat5.5 g
≈ 28% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium356 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708932 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 136 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 102–170 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 251 kcal and 418 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708932
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.4 g more protein than “Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
The source formulation has 8 input rows; Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt supplies 64% 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 “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese” fits. Inspect FDC 2708932 when “made with mayonnaise” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese
- Exact source wording
- “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708947 · FNDDS 58148180
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese, cheddar
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise
- Exact source wording
- “Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708932 · FNDDS 58148110
- Named qualifiers
- made with mayonnaise
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 recordMacaroni or pasta salad with cheese | 136 g335 kcal | 246 kcal | 6.9 g | 14.4 g | 1.3 g | 262 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with egg | 136 g292 kcal | 215 kcal | 5.2 g | 11.4 g | 1.3 g | 197 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with chicken | 136 g290 kcal | 213 kcal | 7.8 g | 10.8 g | 1.2 g | 225 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with meat | 136 g287 kcal | 211 kcal | 7.7 g | 10.6 g | 1.2 g | 378 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with shrimp | 136 g276 kcal | 203 kcal | 6.9 g | 10 g | 1.2 g | 304 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna | 136 g272 kcal | 200 kcal | 6.7 g | 9.9 g | 1.2 g | 206 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise | 136 g301 kcal | 221 kcal | 4.5 g | 11.5 g | 1.4 g | 204 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708947: its source amount is 136 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 2708947, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
502 kcal
204 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708947, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
5.5 g≈ 28% Daily ValueTotal fat
19.6 g≈ 25% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708947’s 136 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708947 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 9.4 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 2708947 at 136 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 356 mg sodium, about 16% 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 136 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal 246 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 9.4 g 6.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 29.6 g 21.8 g | 11% 8% |
| Total fat | 19.6 g 14.4 g | 25% 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g 1.3 g | 6% 5% |
| Sugars | 2.3 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 356.3 mg 262 mg | 15% 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.5 g 4.1 g | 28% 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.3 g 3.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g 6 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 24.5 mg 18 mg | 8% 6% |
| Potassium | 72.1 mg 53 mg | 2% 1% |
| Calcium | 133.3 mg 98 mg | 10% 8% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg 0.9 mg | 7% 5% |
| Magnesium | 21.8 mg 16 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg 1.6 mg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 61.2 µg 45 µg | 7% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 75.8 g 55.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708947, approximate percentages divide the displayed 136 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 2708947 to 8 source inputs totaling 1,749.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
8 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, Cheese, cheddar, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,749.8 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added saltUSDA ingredient 20121 · encyclopedia page available | 1,120 GM | 1,120 g | 64% |
| 2 | Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available | 2 | 226 g | 12.9% |
| 3 | Pickle relish, sweetUSDA ingredient 11945 · encyclopedia page available | 61.2 GM | 61.3 g | 3.5% |
| 4 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 17.5 GM | 17.5 g | 1% |
| 5 | Lemon juice, rawUSDA ingredient 9152 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 CP | 62 g | 3.5% |
| 6 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 1 CP | 220 g | 12.6% |
| 7 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 40 GM | 40 g | 2.3% |
| 8 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 3 g | 0.2% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708947, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese” 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
Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708947
- FNDDS code
- 58148180
Closest inspectable record
Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708932
- FNDDS code
- 58148110
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | 221 kcal | +25 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 4.5 g | +2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 24.6 g | −2.8 g |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 11.5 g | +2.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 1.4 g | −0.1 g |
| Sodium | 262 mg | 204 mg | +58 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 25 more calories, 2.4 g more protein, and 2.8 g less carbohydrate than “Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise.”
Only this record lists Cheese, cheddar. 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.
Shared listed inputs: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt; Pickle relish, sweet; Onions, raw; Lemon juice, raw; and 3 more.
Listed only in this record: Cheese, cheddar.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 136 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (204 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 136 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (204 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708947 with FDC 2708932 at equal mass; use their 136 g and 136 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708947 versus FDC 2708932 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 pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese 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 amount served, cooked-to-dry ratio, sauce or mix-ins, added fat.
For “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
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
cooked-to-dry ratio
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
sauce or mix-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.
- 04
added 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.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708947 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 246 kcal per 100 g becomes 335 kcal at 136 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: 2708947
FNDDS food code: 58148180
The scaling for FDC 2708947 can be exact while the match to “Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 136 g weight, 8-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.