Energy
middle half92 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 101 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 69–280 kcal
Based on 137 records reporting energy.
Dairymoderate variability
Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%) calories: 15 per 16 g
This exact USDA record reports 15 calories for 16 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 · 16 g
- Calories
- 15 kcal
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 1.8 g
- Total fat
- 0.3 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 18 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 16 g
15calories
Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Carbs
- 1.8 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
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 15 calories for USDA reference amount at 16 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 92 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 1.2 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 18 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d, representing 98.2% 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 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 15–232 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 2705400: “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%).” 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 2705400, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “USDA reference amount” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 16 g | 15 kcal | 1.2 g | 0 g | 18 mg |
| 1 fl ozUSDA-listed household measure | 31.5 g | 29 kcal | 2.3 g | 0 g | 36 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 252 g | 232 kcal | 18.7 g | 0 g | 285 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Dairy
The comparison set contains 137 exact records in Feast’s broader Dairy category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2705400’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 4 g
- Middle 50%
- 3.1–16.8 g
Based on 137 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.1 g
Based on 137 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half113 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 60 mg
- Middle 50%
- 41–604 mg
Based on 137 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705400’s 16 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; 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
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat0.2 g
≈ 1% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium18 mg
≈ 1% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%),” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705386 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 fl oz to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 31.5 g and 252 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 29 kcal to 232 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705386
At an equal 100 g, this record has 74 mg more sodium than “Milk, reduced fat (2%).” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D supplies 98.2% 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 “evaporated; reduced fat (2%)” fits. Inspect FDC 2705386 when “reduced fat (2%)” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)
- Exact source wording
- “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705400 · FNDDS 11211400
- Named qualifiers
- evaporated · reduced fat (2%)
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D · Butter oil, anhydrous
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Milk, reduced fat (2%)
- Exact source wording
- “Milk, reduced fat (2%)”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705386 · FNDDS 11112110
- Named qualifiers
- reduced fat (2%)
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “evaporated” and “reduced fat (2%)”. 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 recordMilk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%) | 16 g15 kcal | 92 kcal | 7.4 g | 2 g | 0 g | 113 mg |
| Milk, reduced fat (2%) | 244 g122 kcal | 50 kcal | 3.4 g | 1.9 g | 0 g | 39 mg |
| Milk, lactose free, reduced fat (2%) | 244 g122 kcal | 50 kcal | 3.4 g | 1.9 g | 0 g | 39 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705400: its source amount is 16 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 2705400, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
232 kcal
252 g
1 fl oz
29 kcal
32 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705400, Calcium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Calcium
45.6 mg≈ 4% Daily ValueVitamin A
21 µg≈ 2% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705400’s 16 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2705400 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 1.2 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 16 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal 92 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 1.2 g 7.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g 11.2 g | 1% 4% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g 2 g | 0% 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 1.8 g 11.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 18.1 mg 113 mg | 1% 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g 1.2 g | 1% 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g 0.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 1.3 mg 8 mg | 0% 3% |
| Potassium | 52.2 mg 326 mg | 1% 7% |
| Calcium | 45.6 mg 285 mg | 4% 22% |
| Iron | 0 mg 0.3 mg | 0% 2% |
| Magnesium | 4.3 mg 27 mg | 1% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg 1.2 mg | 0% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 2 µg | 2% 10% |
| Vitamin A | 21 µg 131 µg | 2% 15% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 12.5 g 78 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705400, approximate percentages divide the displayed 16 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 2705400 to 2 source inputs totaling 101.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D, Butter oil, anhydrous. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
101.8 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin DUSDA ingredient 1097 | 100 GM | 100 g | 98.2% |
| 2 | Butter oil, anhydrousUSDA ingredient 1003 · encyclopedia page available | 1.8 GM | 1.8 g | 1.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705400, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Milk, reduced fat” 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
Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)
- USDA category
- Milk, reduced fat
- FDC ID
- 2705400
- FNDDS code
- 11211400
Closest inspectable record
Milk, reduced fat (2%)
- USDA category
- Milk, reduced fat
- FDC ID
- 2705386
- FNDDS code
- 11112110
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 92 kcal | 50 kcal | +42 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 3.4 g | +4.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4.9 g | +6.3 g |
| Total fat | 2 g | 1.9 g | +0.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 113 mg | 39 mg | +74 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 42 more calories, 4.1 g more protein, and 6.3 g more carbohydrate than “Milk, reduced fat (2%).”
Only this record lists Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D; Butter oil, anhydrous. Only the comparison record lists Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 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: Milk, canned, evaporated, nonfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D; Butter oil, anhydrous.
Listed only in the comparison: Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 16 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (252 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 244 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (244 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705400 with FDC 2705386 at equal mass; use their 16 g and 244 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705400 versus FDC 2705386 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.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2705400 into a universal recipe.
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 portion size, fat level, brand or formulation, added flavors or sweeteners.
For “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%),” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion 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
fat level
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
brand or formulation
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
added flavors or sweeteners
Use a label or known recipe when available, because sweetness does not reveal dose. Keep syrups, sugars, and concentrated add-ins separate when the base record does not name them.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705400 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 92 kcal per 100 g becomes 15 kcal at 16 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: 2705400
FNDDS food code: 11211400
The scaling for FDC 2705400 can be exact while the match to “Milk, evaporated, reduced fat (2%)” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 16 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.