Energy
upper quarter200 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 tuna calories: 272 per 136 g
This exact USDA record reports 272 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
- 272 kcal
- Protein
- 9.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 28.4 g
- Total fat
- 13.5 g
- Fiber
- 1.6 g
- Sodium
- 280 mg
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Estimated for 136 g
272calories
Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna
- Protein
- 9.1 g
- Carbs
- 28.4 g
- Fat
- 13.5 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 272 calories for USDA reference amount at 136 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 200 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 9.1 g protein, 1.6 g fiber, and 280 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 62.2% 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 272–408 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 2708942: “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna.” 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 2708942, 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 | 204 kcal | 6.8 g | 1.2 g | 210 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 136 g | 272 kcal | 9.1 g | 1.6 g | 280 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 204 g | 408 kcal | 13.6 g | 2.4 g | 420 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 2708942’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter6.7 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 half1.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2 g
Based on 169 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter206 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 2708942’s 136 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
Iron2 mg
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber1.6 g
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium280 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.1 g
≈ 11% 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 tuna,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708945 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 204 kcal and 340 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708945
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.1 g more dietary fiber than “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna and egg.” 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 62.2% 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 tuna” fits. Inspect FDC 2708945 when the exact wording “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna and egg” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna
- Exact source wording
- “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708942 · FNDDS 58148130
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna and egg
- Exact source wording
- “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna and egg”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708945 · FNDDS 58148160
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled
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 tuna | 136 g272 kcal | 200 kcal | 6.7 g | 9.9 g | 1.2 g | 206 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna and egg | 136 g268 kcal | 197 kcal | 7.1 g | 10 g | 1.1 g | 200 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 meat | 136 g287 kcal | 211 kcal | 7.7 g | 10.6 g | 1.2 g | 378 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 egg | 136 g292 kcal | 215 kcal | 5.2 g | 11.4 g | 1.3 g | 197 mg |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese | 136 g335 kcal | 246 kcal | 6.9 g | 14.4 g | 1.3 g | 262 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708942: 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 2708942, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
408 kcal
204 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708942, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
13.5 g≈ 17% Daily ValueSodium
280.2 mg≈ 12% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708942’s 136 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708942 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 9.1 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 2708942 at 136 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 280 mg sodium, about 12% 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 | 272 kcal 200 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 9.1 g 6.7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 28.4 g 20.9 g | 10% 8% |
| Total fat | 13.5 g 9.9 g | 17% 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g 1.2 g | 6% 4% |
| Sugars | 2.1 g 1.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 280.2 mg 206 mg | 12% 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g 1.6 g | 11% 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g 2.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g 5.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg 11 mg | 5% 4% |
| Potassium | 93.8 mg 69 mg | 2% 1% |
| Calcium | 13.6 mg 10 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg 1.1 mg | 8% 6% |
| Magnesium | 21.8 mg 16 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg 1.5 mg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.2 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9.5 µg 7 µg | 1% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 83.9 g 61.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708942, 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 2708942 to 8 source inputs totaling 1,799.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna” 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, Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,799.8 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 | 62.2% |
| 2 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 1 C | 220 g | 12.2% |
| 3 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 40 GM | 40 g | 2.2% |
| 4 | Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solidsUSDA ingredient 15121 · encyclopedia page available | 276 GM | 276 g | 15.3% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 3 g | 0.2% |
| 6 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 17.5 GM | 17.5 g | 1% |
| 7 | Pickle relish, sweetUSDA ingredient 11945 · encyclopedia page available | 61.2 GM | 61.3 g | 3.4% |
| 8 | Lemon juice, rawUSDA ingredient 9152 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 CP | 62 g | 3.4% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708942, 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 tuna
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708942
- FNDDS code
- 58148130
Closest inspectable record
Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna and egg
- USDA category
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese
- FDC ID
- 2708945
- FNDDS code
- 58148160
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 197 kcal | +3 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 7.1 g | −0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 19.4 g | +1.5 g |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 10 g | −0.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 200 mg | +6 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 Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
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; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; Celery, raw; Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids; and 4 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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 2708942 with FDC 2708945 at equal mass; use their 136 g and 136 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708942 versus FDC 2708945 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 tuna,” 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 2708942 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 200 kcal per 100 g becomes 272 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: 2708942
FNDDS food code: 58148130
The scaling for FDC 2708942 can be exact while the match to “Macaroni or pasta salad with tuna” 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.