Energy
upper quarter508 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 322 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 285–368 kcal
Based on 65 records reporting energy.
Snacks & dessertshigher variability
Pie shell calories: 127 per 1 tart shell (25 g)
This exact USDA record reports 127 calories for 1 tart shell (25 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 tart shell · 25 g
- Calories
- 127 kcal
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 14.1 g
- Total fat
- 7.2 g
- Fiber
- 0.8 g
- Sodium
- 117 mg
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Estimated for 1 tart shell · 25 g
127calories
Pie shell
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbs
- 14.1 g
- Fat
- 7.2 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 127 calories for 1 tart shell at 25 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 508 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 1.6 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, and 117 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. 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 tart shell 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 127–864 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 2708017: “Pie shell.” 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 2708017, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 pie shell (9" dia)” 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 | 18.8 g | 95 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 88 mg |
| 1 tart shellUSDA-listed household measure | 25 g | 127 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.8 g | 117 mg |
| 1 pie shell (9" dia)USDA-listed household measure | 170 g | 864 kcal | 11.1 g | 5.6 g | 794 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, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708017’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter6.5 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
upper quarter3.3 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
upper quarter467 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 2708017’s 25 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 fat2.3 g
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium117 mg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pie shell,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708018 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 tart shell to 1 pie shell (9" dia)
USDA assigns those measures 25 g and 170 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 127 kcal to 864 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708018
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.4 g more dietary fiber than “Pie shell, graham cracker.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Pie shell” fits. Inspect FDC 2708018 when “graham cracker” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pie shell
- Exact source wording
- “Pie shell”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708017 · FNDDS 53391000
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pie shell, graham cracker
- Exact source wording
- “Pie shell, graham cracker”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708018 · FNDDS 53391100
- Named qualifiers
- graham cracker
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Graham Cracker, Ready Crust
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.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordPie shell | 25 g127 kcal | 508 kcal | 6.5 g | 28.6 g | 3.3 g | 467 mg |
| Pie shell, graham cracker | 25 g125 kcal | 501 kcal | 5.1 g | 24.8 g | 1.9 g | 471 mg |
| Pie, pecan | 150 g674 kcal | 449 kcal | 6 g | 25.2 g | 1.9 g | 299 mg |
| Pie, oatmeal | 150 g594 kcal | 396 kcal | 6.1 g | 16 g | 2.2 g | 315 mg |
| Pie, cherry | 150 g467 kcal | 311 kcal | 3 g | 15.3 g | 1.9 g | 217 mg |
| Pie, berry | 150 g459 kcal | 306 kcal | 3.2 g | 15.4 g | 3.6 g | 217 mg |
| Pie, blueberry | 150 g450 kcal | 300 kcal | 2.8 g | 15.5 g | 2.5 g | 217 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708017: its source amount is 25 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 2708017, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 tart shell
127 kcal
25 g
1 pie shell (9" dia)
864 kcal
170 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708017, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
2.3 g≈ 12% Daily ValueTotal fat
7.2 g≈ 9% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
14.1 g≈ 5% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708017’s 25 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 25 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal 508 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 1.6 g 6.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 14.1 g 56.2 g | 5% 20% |
| Total fat | 7.2 g 28.6 g | 9% 37% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g 3.3 g | 3% 12% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g 4.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 116.8 mg 467 mg | 5% 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g 9.3 g | 12% 46% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4 g 13.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g 3.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 28.5 mg 114 mg | 1% 2% |
| Calcium | 5.3 mg 21 mg | 0% 2% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg 2.8 mg | 4% 16% |
| Magnesium | 4.3 mg 17 mg | 1% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 1.8 g 7.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708017, approximate percentages divide the displayed 25 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 2708017 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pie shell” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, bakedUSDA ingredient 18335 · encyclopedia page available | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708017, 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 shell
- USDA category
- Cakes and pies
- FDC ID
- 2708017
- FNDDS code
- 53391000
Closest inspectable record
Pie shell, graham cracker
- USDA category
- Cakes and pies
- FDC ID
- 2708018
- FNDDS code
- 53391100
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 508 kcal | 501 kcal | +7 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 5.1 g | +1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 64.3 g | −8.1 g |
| Total fat | 28.6 g | 24.8 g | +3.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 1.9 g | +1.4 g |
| Sodium | 467 mg | 471 mg | −4 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.4 g more protein, 8.1 g less carbohydrate, and 3.8 g more total fat than “Pie shell, graham cracker.”
Only this record lists Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked. Only the comparison record lists Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Graham Cracker, Ready Crust. 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: Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked.
Listed only in the comparison: Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Graham Cracker, Ready Crust.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 25 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 tart shell (25 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 25 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 tart shell (25 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708017 with FDC 2708018 at equal mass; use their 25 g and 25 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708017 versus FDC 2708018 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 shell” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708017 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 shell,” 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 2708017 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 508 kcal per 100 g becomes 127 kcal at 25 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 tart shell 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: 2708017
FNDDS food code: 53391000
The scaling for FDC 2708017 can be exact while the match to “Pie shell” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 25 g weight, 1-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.