Dairymoderate variability

Milk shake, homemade, flavors other than chocolate, light calories: 258 per 280 g

This exact USDA record reports 258 calories for 280 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.

Exact USDA description: Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light

Quick facts

USDA reference amount · 280 g

Calories
258 kcal
Protein
10.9 g
Carbohydrate
38.6 g
Total fat
6.5 g
Fiber
0.3 g
Sodium
143 mg

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Preparation and portion

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Estimated for 280 g

258calories

Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light

Protein
10.9 g
Carbs
38.6 g
Fat
6.5 g

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FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2705506

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 258 calories for USDA reference amount at 280 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 10.9 g protein, 0.3 g fiber, and 143 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d, representing 64.4% 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 26–258 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 2705506: “Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light.” 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 2705506, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 fl oz” through “USDA reference amount” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
1 fl ozUSDA-listed household measure 28 g 26 kcal 1.1 g 0 g 14 mg
1 cupUSDA-listed household measure 224 g 206 kcal 8.7 g 0.2 g 114 mg
USDA reference amountExact record reference weight 280 g 258 kcal 10.9 g 0.3 g 143 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Milk shakes and other dairy drinks

The comparison set contains 11 exact records in the Milk shakes and other dairy drinks USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2705506’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

middle half

92 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
113 kcal
Middle 50%
90–148 kcal

Based on 11 records reporting energy.

Protein

upper quarter

3.9 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
3.4 g
Middle 50%
2.2–3.7 g

Based on 11 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

lower quarter

0.1 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
0.5 g
Middle 50%
0.3–0.9 g

Based on 11 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

middle half

51 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
53 mg
Middle 50%
51–81 mg

Based on 11 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2705506’s 280 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

Calcium386 mg

≈ 30% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Vitamin A232.4 µg

≈ 26% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Saturated fat3.9 g

≈ 20% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Sodium143 mg

≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705505 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1 fl oz to 1 cup

    USDA assigns those measures 28 g and 224 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 26 kcal to 206 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2705505

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.2 g less dietary fiber than “Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D

    The source formulation has 2 input rows; Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D supplies 64.4% 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 “home recipe; flavors other than chocolate; light” fits. Inspect FDC 2705505 when “home recipe; chocolate; light” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light

Exact source wording
“Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2705506 · FNDDS 11541135
Named qualifiers
home recipe · flavors other than chocolate · light
Source inputs unique in this pair
Ice creams, vanilla, light

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light

Exact source wording
“Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2705505 · FNDDS 11541130
Named qualifiers
home recipe · chocolate · light
Source inputs unique in this pair
Ice creams, chocolate, light

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

Choose the closest description

Which USDA record fits your meal?

Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “home recipe”, “flavors other than chocolate”, and “light”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.

On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.

Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordMilk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light 280 g258 kcal 92 kcal 3.9 g 2.3 g 0.1 g 51 mg
Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate 280 g316 kcal 113 kcal 3.4 g 6 g 0.2 g 53 mg
Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light 280 g272 kcal 97 kcal 4 g 3.3 g 0.3 g 51 mg
Milk shake, bottled, flavors other than chocolate 372 g551 kcal 148 kcal 3.4 g 6.5 g 0.9 g 81 mg
Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate 280 g336 kcal 120 kcal 3.5 g 6.1 g 0.5 g 52 mg
Milk shake, fast food, flavors other than chocolate 405 g599 kcal 148 kcal 3.4 g 6.5 g 0.9 g 81 mg
Ice cream soda, flavors other than chocolate 240 g204 kcal 85 kcal 0.9 g 2.9 g 0.2 g 31 mg

How to compare FDC 2705506: its source amount is 280 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 2705506, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 fl oz

26 kcal

28 g

1 cup

206 kcal

224 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2705506, Calcium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Calcium

386.4 mg≈ 30% Daily Value

Vitamin A

232.4 µg≈ 26% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2705506’s 280 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Why FDC 2705506 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 10.9 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 280 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 258 kcal Not established
Protein 10.9 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 38.6 g 14%
Total fat 6.5 g 8%
Dietary fiber 0.3 g 1%
Sugars 31.1 g Not established
Sodium 142.8 mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.9 g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g Not established
Cholesterol 36.4 mg 12%
Potassium 492.8 mg 10%
Calcium 386.4 mg 30%
Iron 0.2 mg 1%
Magnesium 36.4 mg 9%
Vitamin C 1.1 mg 1%
Vitamin D 2 µg 10%
Vitamin A 232.4 µg 26%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 221.5 g Not established

For FDC 2705506, approximate percentages divide the displayed 280 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 2705506 to 2 source inputs totaling 758 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

2 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D, Ice creams, vanilla, light. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.

758 g total listed input weight across the formulation.

USDA source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin DUSDA ingredient 1082 · encyclopedia page available 2 C 488 g 64.4%
2 Ice creams, vanilla, lightUSDA ingredient 19088 · encyclopedia page available 2 C 270 g 35.6%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

Exact-record context

What makes this USDA record distinct?

For FDC 2705506, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Milk shakes and other dairy drinks” 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 shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light

USDA category
Milk shakes and other dairy drinks
FDC ID
2705506
FNDDS code
11541135
Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories92 kcal97 kcal−5 kcal
Protein3.9 g4 g−0.1 g
Carbohydrate13.8 g12.9 g+0.9 g
Total fat2.3 g3.3 g−1 g
Dietary fiber0.1 g0.3 g−0.2 g
Sodium51 mg51 mgSame listed value

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 this record lists Ice creams, vanilla, light. Only the comparison record lists Ice creams, chocolate, light. 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: Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

Listed only in this record: Ice creams, vanilla, light.

Listed only in the comparison: Ice creams, chocolate, light.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets match

This record’s reference amount is 280 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (224 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 280 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (224 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705506 with FDC 2705505 at equal mass; use their 280 g and 280 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2705506 versus FDC 2705505 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 milk shakes and other dairy drinks source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →

Deep comparisons

Controlled comparisons that include this exact record

FDC 2705506 appears in 2 pair pages that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.

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 shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 2705506 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 92 kcal per 100 g becomes 258 kcal at 280 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: 2705506

FNDDS food code: 11541135

The scaling for FDC 2705506 can be exact while the match to “Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 280 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.