Energy
upper quarter178 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 111 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 94–145 kcal
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Potato salad, restaurant calories: 246 per 138 g
This exact USDA record reports 246 calories for 138 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: Potato salad, from restaurant
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 138 g
- Calories
- 246 kcal
- Protein
- 2.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 23.9 g
- Total fat
- 15.7 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 498 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 138 g
246calories
Potato salad, from restaurant
- Protein
- 2.4 g
- Carbs
- 23.9 g
- Fat
- 15.7 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 246 calories for USDA reference amount at 138 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 178 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.4 g protein, 1.8 g fiber, and 498 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt, representing 76.5% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 8 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 246–490 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 2709542: “Potato salad, from restaurant.” 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 2709542, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” 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 | 103.5 g | 184 kcal | 1.8 g | 1.3 g | 374 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 138 g | 246 kcal | 2.4 g | 1.8 g | 498 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 275 g | 490 kcal | 4.8 g | 3.6 g | 993 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures
The comparison set contains 41 exact records in the Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709542’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half1.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.6–2.9 g
Based on 41 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.1–1.5 g
Based on 41 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter361 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 225 mg
- Middle 50%
- 203–329 mg
Based on 41 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709542’s 138 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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
Vitamin C14 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium425 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium498 mg
≈ 22% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.5 g
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Potato salad, from restaurant,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709531 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 138 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 103.5–172.5 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 184 kcal and 307 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709531
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.3 g less protein than “Potato salad with egg, from restaurant.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt
The source formulation has 8 input rows; Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt supplies 76.5% 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 “from restaurant” fits. Inspect FDC 2709531 when “from restaurant” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Potato salad, from restaurant
- Exact source wording
- “Potato salad, from restaurant”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709542 · FNDDS 71602950
- Named qualifiers
- from restaurant
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Potato salad with egg, from restaurant
- Exact source wording
- “Potato salad with egg, from restaurant”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709531 · FNDDS 71600950
- Named qualifiers
- from restaurant
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “from restaurant”. 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 recordPotato salad, from restaurant | 138 g246 kcal | 178 kcal | 1.7 g | 11.4 g | 1.3 g | 361 mg |
| Potato salad with egg, from restaurant | 138 g242 kcal | 175 kcal | 3 g | 11.4 g | 1.1 g | 333 mg |
| Potato, mashed, from restaurant | 125 g173 kcal | 138 kcal | 2.1 g | 7.2 g | 1.1 g | 370 mg |
| Potato salad, made with mayonnaise | 138 g232 kcal | 168 kcal | 1.5 g | 11.1 g | 1.5 g | 179 mg |
| Potato, mashed, from restaurant, with gravy | 125 g150 kcal | 120 kcal | 1.8 g | 6.3 g | 0.9 g | 373 mg |
| Potato salad, German style | 88 g95 kcal | 108 kcal | 2.9 g | 3.2 g | 1.9 g | 181 mg |
| Potato salad with egg, made with mayonnaise | 138 g217 kcal | 157 kcal | 2 g | 9.4 g | 1.3 g | 329 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709542: its source amount is 138 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 2709542, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
490 kcal
275 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709542, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
498.2 mg≈ 22% Daily ValueTotal fat
15.7 g≈ 20% Daily ValueVitamin C
13.8 mg≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709542’s 138 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 2709542 at 138 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 498 mg sodium, about 22% 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 138 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal 178 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.4 g 1.7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 23.9 g 17.3 g | 9% 6% |
| Total fat | 15.7 g 11.4 g | 20% 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g 1.3 g | 6% 5% |
| Sugars | 2.6 g 1.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 498.2 mg 361 mg | 22% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g 1.8 g | 12% 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.6 g 2.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g 6.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 8.3 mg 6 mg | 3% 2% |
| Potassium | 425 mg 308 mg | 9% 7% |
| Calcium | 9.7 mg 7 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg 0.3 mg | 3% 2% |
| Magnesium | 27.6 mg 20 mg | 7% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13.8 mg 10 mg | 15% 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4.1 µg 3 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 93.3 g 67.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709542, approximate percentages divide the displayed 138 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 2709542 to 8 source inputs totaling 1,091.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Potato salad, from restaurant” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
8 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular, Vinegar, distilled. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
1,091.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potatoes, baked, flesh, without saltUSDA ingredient 11363 · encyclopedia page available | 835 GM | 835 g | 76.5% |
| 2 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 4 GM | 4 g | 0.4% |
| 3 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 1.8% |
| 4 | Mustard, prepared, yellowUSDA ingredient 2046 · encyclopedia page available | 15.6 GM | 15.6 g | 1.4% |
| 5 | Vinegar, distilledUSDA ingredient 2053 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 30 g | 2.7% |
| 6 | Pickle relish, sweetUSDA ingredient 11945 · encyclopedia page available | 15.3 GM | 15.3 g | 1.4% |
| 7 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 0.75 C | 165 g | 15.1% |
| 8 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 6.6 GM | 6.6 g | 0.6% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709542, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” 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
Potato salad, from restaurant
- USDA category
- Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2709542
- FNDDS code
- 71602950
Closest inspectable record
Potato salad with egg, from restaurant
- USDA category
- Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2709531
- FNDDS code
- 71600950
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | 175 kcal | +3 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3 g | −1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 15.4 g | +1.9 g |
| Total fat | 11.4 g | 11.4 g | Same listed value |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 1.1 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 361 mg | 333 mg | +28 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.3 g less protein than “Potato salad with egg, from restaurant.”
Only the comparison record lists Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
1 of the six displayed differences clears 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: Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt; Celery, raw; Onions, raw; Mustard, prepared, yellow; and 4 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 138 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (275 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 138 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (275 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709542 with FDC 2709531 at equal mass; use their 138 g and 138 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709542 versus FDC 2709531 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 mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Potato salad, from restaurant” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709542 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 restaurant formulation and serving size, portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method.
For “Potato salad, from restaurant,” resolve restaurant formulation and serving size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
restaurant formulation and serving 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
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.
- 03
raw versus cooked weight
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 04
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2709542 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 178 kcal per 100 g becomes 246 kcal at 138 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: 2709542
FNDDS food code: 71602950
The scaling for FDC 2709542 can be exact while the match to “Potato salad, from restaurant” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 138 g weight, 8-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.