Energy
upper quarter284 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 266 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 243–277 kcal
Based on 86 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust calories: 790 per 278 g
This exact USDA record reports 790 calories for 278 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 · 278 g
- Calories
- 790 kcal
- Protein
- 34.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 78.1 g
- Total fat
- 38.9 g
- Fiber
- 9.2 g
- Sodium
- 1,746 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 278 g
790calories
Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust
- Protein
- 34.8 g
- Carbs
- 78.1 g
- Fat
- 38.9 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 790 calories for USDA reference amount at 278 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 284 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 34.8 g protein, 9.2 g fiber, and 1,746 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is bread, italian, representing 47.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 7 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 piece, extra-large pizza 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 21–4,169 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 2708690: “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust.” 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 2708690, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 surface inch” through “1 extra-large pizza (16-18" diameter)” 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 | 7.3 g | 21 kcal | 0.9 g | 0.2 g | 46 mg |
| 1 personal size pizza (5-7" diameter)USDA-listed household measure | 217 g | 616 kcal | 27.1 g | 7.2 g | 1,363 mg |
| 1 extra-large pizza (16-18" diameter)USDA-listed household measure | 1,468 g | 4,169 kcal | 183.5 g | 48.4 g | 9,219 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pizza
The comparison set contains 86 exact records in the Pizza USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708690’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter12.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 11.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 10–12.5 g
Based on 86 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter3.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.9–2.7 g
Based on 86 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter628 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 510 mg
- Middle 50%
- 470–570 mg
Based on 86 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708690’s 278 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
Iron7 mg
≈ 39% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium503 mg
≈ 39% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium1,746 mg
≈ 76% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat13.4 g
≈ 67% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708689 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 surface inch to 1 extra-large pizza (16-18" diameter)
USDA assigns those measures 7.3 g and 1,468 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 21 kcal to 4,169 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708689
At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.5 g more carbohydrate than “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Bread, Italian
The source formulation has 7 input rows; Bread, Italian supplies 47.9% 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 “with meat; whole wheat thick crust” fits. Inspect FDC 2708689 when “with meat; whole wheat thin crust” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust
- Exact source wording
- “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708690 · FNDDS 58109040
- Named qualifiers
- with meat · whole wheat thick crust
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust
- Exact source wording
- “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708689 · FNDDS 58109030
- Named qualifiers
- with meat · whole wheat thin crust
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with meat” and “whole wheat thick crust”. 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 recordPizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust | 278 g790 kcal | 284 kcal | 12.5 g | 14 g | 3.3 g | 628 mg |
| Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust | 248 g717 kcal | 289 kcal | 13 g | 16.4 g | 2.9 g | 641 mg |
| Pizza, cheese, whole wheat thick crust | 264 g700 kcal | 265 kcal | 11.4 g | 10.4 g | 3.9 g | 548 mg |
| Pizza with extra meat, thick crust | 332 g923 kcal | 278 kcal | 13.3 g | 13 g | 1.8 g | 571 mg |
| Pizza, cheese and vegetables, whole wheat thick crust | 298 g688 kcal | 231 kcal | 9.7 g | 9.3 g | 3.5 g | 498 mg |
| Pizza with meat and fruit, thick crust | 314 g769 kcal | 245 kcal | 10.6 g | 9.5 g | 1.9 g | 556 mg |
| Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust | 278 g778 kcal | 280 kcal | 9.5 g | 15.2 g | 2.5 g | 568 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708690: its source amount is 278 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 2708690, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 piece, NFS
395 kcal
139 g
1 piece, small pizza
273 kcal
96 g
1 piece, medium pizza
318 kcal
112 g
1 piece, large pizza
395 kcal
139 g
1 piece, extra-large pizza
417 kcal
147 g
1 personal size pizza (5-7" diameter)
616 kcal
217 g
A source measure below uses USDA shorthand; the full glossary appears with the source formulation.
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708690, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
1,745.8 mg≈ 76% Daily ValueSaturated fat
13.4 g≈ 67% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708690’s 278 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708690 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 34.8 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2708690 at 278 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 9.2 g dietary fiber, about 33% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1746 mg sodium, about 76% 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 278 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 790 kcal 284 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 34.8 g 12.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 78.1 g 28.1 g | 28% 10% |
| Total fat | 38.9 g 14 g | 50% 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.2 g 3.3 g | 33% 12% |
| Sugars | 9.2 g 3.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,745.8 mg 628 mg | 76% 27% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4 g 4.8 g | 67% 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16.3 g 5.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g 2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 69.5 mg 25 mg | 23% 8% |
| Potassium | 606 mg 218 mg | 13% 5% |
| Calcium | 503.2 mg 181 mg | 39% 14% |
| Iron | 7 mg 2.5 mg | 39% 14% |
| Magnesium | 144.6 mg 52 mg | 34% 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg 0.2 mg | 1% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg 0.2 µg | 3% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 114 µg 41 µg | 13% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 118.7 g 42.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708690, approximate percentages divide the displayed 278 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 2708690 to 7 source inputs totaling 142 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
7 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Bread, Italian, Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
142 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bread, ItalianUSDA ingredient 18033 · encyclopedia page available | 68 GM | 68 g | 47.9% |
| 2 | Wheat bran, crudeUSDA ingredient 20077 · encyclopedia page available | 7 GM | 7 g | 4.9% |
| 3 | Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6931 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 10.6% |
| 4 | Olive oilUSDA ingredient 82104000 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 3.5% |
| 5 | Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skimUSDA ingredient 1029 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 17.6% |
| 6 | Pepperoni, beef and pork, slicedUSDA ingredient 7057 · encyclopedia page available | 8 GM | 8 g | 5.6% |
| 7 | Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-friedUSDA ingredient 7089 · encyclopedia page available | 14 GM | 14 g | 9.9% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708690, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pizza” 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
Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust
- USDA category
- Pizza
- FDC ID
- 2708690
- FNDDS code
- 58109040
Closest inspectable record
Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust
- USDA category
- Pizza
- FDC ID
- 2708689
- FNDDS code
- 58109030
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 284 kcal | 289 kcal | −5 kcal |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 13 g | −0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 23.6 g | +4.5 g |
| Total fat | 14 g | 16.4 g | −2.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 2.9 g | +0.4 g |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 641 mg | −13 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 4.5 g more carbohydrate and 2.4 g less total fat than “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust.”
2 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: Bread, Italian; Wheat bran, crude; Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve; Olive oil; and 3 more.
The ingredient codes overlap, while at least one listed amount, weight, sequence, or formulation detail differs.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 278 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece, extra-large pizza (147 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 248 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece, extra-large pizza (134 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708690 with FDC 2708689 at equal mass; use their 278 g and 248 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708690 versus FDC 2708689 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 pizza source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708690 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 amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust,” 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
recipe and ingredient ratios
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
added cooking 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.
- 04
sauces and toppings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708690 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 284 kcal per 100 g becomes 790 kcal at 278 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: 2708690
FNDDS food code: 58109040
The scaling for FDC 2708690 can be exact while the match to “Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 278 g weight, 7-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.