Energy
lower quarter280 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 322 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 285–368 kcal
Based on 65 records reporting energy.
Snacks & dessertshigher variability
Pie, lemon calories: 420 per 1 slice, any size (150 g)
This exact USDA record reports 420 calories for 1 slice, any size (150 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 slice, any size · 150 g
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Protein
- 3.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 47.3 g
- Total fat
- 24.3 g
- Fiber
- 1.1 g
- Sodium
- 254 mg
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Estimated for 1 slice, any size · 150 g
420calories
Pie, lemon
- Protein
- 3.6 g
- Carbs
- 47.3 g
- Fat
- 24.3 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 420 calories for 1 slice, any size at 150 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 280 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 3.6 g protein, 1.1 g fiber, and 254 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat, representing 40% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 5 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 slice, any size at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 53–4,480 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 2708000: “Pie, lemon.” 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 2708000, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 surface inch” through “1 pie, any size” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 surface inchUSDA-listed household measure | 18.9 g | 53 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 32 mg |
| 1 slice, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 150 g | 420 kcal | 3.6 g | 1.1 g | 254 mg |
| 1 pie, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 1,600 g | 4,480 kcal | 38.6 g | 11.2 g | 2,704 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Cakes and pies
The comparison set contains 65 exact records in the Cakes and pies USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2708000’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter2.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 3.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.6–4.8 g
Based on 65 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.7–1.9 g
Based on 65 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter169 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 280 mg
- Middle 50%
- 214–313 mg
Based on 65 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708000’s 150 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; 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
Vitamin A124.5 µg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron1 mg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat11 g
≈ 55% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium254 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pie, lemon,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708014 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 surface inch to 1 pie, any size
USDA assigns those measures 18.9 g and 1,600 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 53 kcal to 4,480 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708014
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.1 g less protein than “Pie, lemon meringue.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat supplies 40% 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 “lemon” fits. Inspect FDC 2708014 when “lemon meringue” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pie, lemon
- Exact source wording
- “Pie, lemon”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708000 · FNDDS 53305700
- Named qualifiers
- lemon
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat · Cream, heavy
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pie, lemon meringue
- Exact source wording
- “Pie, lemon meringue”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708014 · FNDDS 53381000
- Named qualifiers
- lemon meringue
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beverages, water, tap, drinking · Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “lemon”. 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 recordPie, lemon | 150 g420 kcal | 280 kcal | 2.4 g | 16.2 g | 0.7 g | 169 mg |
| Pie, lemon meringue | 150 g441 kcal | 294 kcal | 4.5 g | 11.3 g | 1.1 g | 179 mg |
| Pie, strawberry | 150 g434 kcal | 289 kcal | 2.9 g | 11.6 g | 2.2 g | 189 mg |
| Pie, apple | 150 g444 kcal | 296 kcal | 2.7 g | 15.3 g | 1.8 g | 217 mg |
| Pie, peach | 150 g444 kcal | 296 kcal | 2.8 g | 15.3 g | 1.9 g | 219 mg |
| Pie, blueberry | 150 g450 kcal | 300 kcal | 2.8 g | 15.5 g | 2.5 g | 217 mg |
| Pie, berry | 150 g459 kcal | 306 kcal | 3.2 g | 15.4 g | 3.6 g | 217 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708000: its source amount is 150 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 2708000, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 slice, any size
420 kcal
150 g
1 pie, any size
4,480 kcal
1,600 g
1 individual pie
420 kcal
150 g
1 cup
700 kcal
250 g
1 surface inch
53 kcal
19 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708000, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
11 g≈ 55% Daily ValueTotal fat
24.3 g≈ 31% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
47.3 g≈ 17% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708000’s 150 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708000 at 150 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 254 mg sodium, about 11% 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 150 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal 280 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 3.6 g 2.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 47.3 g 31.5 g | 17% 11% |
| Total fat | 24.3 g 16.2 g | 31% 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g 0.7 g | 4% 3% |
| Sugars | 27.6 g 18.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 253.5 mg 169 mg | 11% 7% |
| Saturated fat | 11 g 7.4 g | 55% 37% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.2 g 5.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 39 mg 26 mg | 13% 9% |
| Potassium | 118.5 mg 79 mg | 3% 2% |
| Calcium | 60 mg 40 mg | 5% 3% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg 0.6 mg | 5% 3% |
| Magnesium | 10.5 mg 7 mg | 3% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg 0.9 mg | 2% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg 0.4 µg | 3% 2% |
| Vitamin A | 124.5 µg 83 µg | 14% 9% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 74 g 49.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708000, approximate percentages divide the displayed 150 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 2708000 to 5 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pie, lemon” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
5 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat, Cream, heavy, Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eatUSDA ingredient 19201 · encyclopedia page available | 40 GM | 40 g | 40% |
| 2 | Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottledUSDA ingredient 9153 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
| 3 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 10% |
| 4 | Cream, heavyUSDA ingredient 1053 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 25% |
| 5 | Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, bakedUSDA ingredient 18335 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 20% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708000, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Cakes and pies” 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
Pie, lemon
- USDA category
- Cakes and pies
- FDC ID
- 2708000
- FNDDS code
- 53305700
Closest inspectable record
Pie, lemon meringue
- USDA category
- Cakes and pies
- FDC ID
- 2708014
- FNDDS code
- 53381000
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 294 kcal | −14 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 4.5 g | −2.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 43.7 g | −12.2 g |
| Total fat | 16.2 g | 11.3 g | +4.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | −0.4 g |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 179 mg | −10 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 2.1 g less protein, 12.2 g less carbohydrate, and 4.9 g more total fat than “Pie, lemon meringue.”
Only this record lists Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat; Cream, heavy. Only the comparison record lists Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. 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.
Shared listed inputs: Lemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled; Sugars, granulated; Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked.
Listed only in this record: Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat; Cream, heavy.
Listed only in the comparison: Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 150 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 slice, any size (150 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 150 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 slice, any size (150 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708000 with FDC 2708014 at equal mass; use their 150 g and 150 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708000 versus FDC 2708014 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 cakes and pies source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Pie, lemon” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708000 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 piece or portion size, recipe or brand, fillings or frosting, added fats and sugars.
For “Pie, lemon,” resolve piece or portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
piece or 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
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
fillings or frosting
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 fats and sugars
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 2708000 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 280 kcal per 100 g becomes 420 kcal at 150 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 slice, any size 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: 2708000
FNDDS food code: 53305700
The scaling for FDC 2708000 can be exact while the match to “Pie, lemon” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 150 g weight, 5-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.