Energy
upper quarter178 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 111 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 94–145 kcal
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 223 calories for 125 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, scalloped, ready-to-heat
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 125 g
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Estimated for 125 g
223calories
Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 223 calories for USDA reference amount at 125 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 8.5 g protein, 0.9 g fiber, and 500 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 45.2% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 6 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 223–445 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
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2709454: “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat.” 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
For FDC 2709454, 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 | 93.8 g | 167 kcal | 6.4 g | 0.7 g | 375 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 125 g | 223 kcal | 8.5 g | 0.9 g | 500 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 445 kcal | 17 g | 1.8 g | 1,000 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 41 exact records in the Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709454’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
upper quarter178 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
Protein
upper quarter6.8 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 41 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.7 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 41 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter400 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 41 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2709454’s 125 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.
Calcium228 mg
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A143.8 µg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat7.2 g
≈ 36% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium500 mg
≈ 22% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709455 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 93.8–156.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 167 kcal and 278 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 30 mg less sodium than “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat, with meat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt supplies 45.2% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when “scalloped; ready-to-heat” fits. Inspect FDC 2709455 when “scalloped; ready-to-heat; with meat” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
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Choose the closest description
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “scalloped” and “ready-to-heat”. 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, scalloped, ready-to-heat | 125 g223 kcal | 178 kcal | 6.8 g | 11 g | 0.7 g | 400 mg |
| Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat, with meat | 125 g229 kcal | 183 kcal | 7.1 g | 11.6 g | 0.7 g | 430 mg |
| Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat | 125 g133 kcal | 106 kcal | 2 g | 5 g | 1.9 g | 298 mg |
| Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with cheese | 125 g173 kcal | 138 kcal | 4.3 g | 8.1 g | 1.7 g | 336 mg |
| Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with gravy | 125 g118 kcal | 94 kcal | 1.7 g | 4.5 g | 1.5 g | 316 mg |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh | 125 g210 kcal | 168 kcal | 7.1 g | 9.6 g | 0.8 g | 322 mg |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh, with meat | 125 g216 kcal | 173 kcal | 7.4 g | 10.4 g | 0.7 g | 358 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709454: its source amount is 125 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
For FDC 2709454, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
445 kcal
250 g
At a glance
For FDC 2709454, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
7.2 g≈ 36% Daily ValueSodium
500 mg≈ 22% Daily ValueTotal fat
13.8 g≈ 18% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709454’s 125 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2709454 at 125 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 125 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 223 kcal 178 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 8.5 g 6.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 16.6 g 13.3 g | 6% 5% |
| Total fat | 13.8 g 11 g | 18% 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g 0.7 g | 3% 3% |
| Sugars | 2.7 g 2.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 500 mg 400 mg | 22% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g 5.7 g | 36% 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.2 g 2.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g 0.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 36.3 mg 29 mg | 12% 10% |
| Potassium | 298.8 mg 239 mg | 6% 5% |
| Calcium | 227.5 mg 182 mg | 18% 14% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg 0.3 mg | 2% 2% |
| Magnesium | 26.3 mg 21 mg | 6% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3 mg 5.8 mg | 8% 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg 0.5 µg | 3% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 143.8 µg 115 µg | 16% 13% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 83.6 g 66.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709454, approximate percentages divide the displayed 125 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
USDA links FDC 2709454 to 6 source inputs totaling 221.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt, Milk, NFS, Cheese, cheddar. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
221.3 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 | 100 GM | 100 g | 45.2% |
| 2 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 2.3% |
| 3 | Milk, NFSUSDA ingredient 11100000 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 27.1% |
| 4 | Table fat, NFSUSDA ingredient 81100000 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 4.5% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1.3 GM | 1.3 g | 0.6% |
| 6 | Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available | 45 GM | 45 g | 20.3% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2709454, 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
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | 183 kcal | −5 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 7.1 g | −0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 12.7 g | +0.6 g |
| Total fat | 11 g | 11.6 g | −0.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 430 mg | −30 mg |
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 the comparison record lists Pork, cured, ham -- water added, whole, boneless, separable lean only, heated, roasted. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
Formulation evidence
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; Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached; Milk, NFS; Table fat, NFS; and 2 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Pork, cured, ham -- water added, whole, boneless, separable lean only, heated, roasted.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 125 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 125 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709454 with FDC 2709455 at equal mass; use their 125 g and 125 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709454 versus FDC 2709455 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 →
Deep comparisons
FDC 2709454 appears in 1 pair page that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
These 2 guides place “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709454 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
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.
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.
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
FDC 2709454 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 178 kcal per 100 g becomes 223 kcal at 125 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: 2709454
FNDDS food code: 71305070
The scaling for FDC 2709454 can be exact while the match to “Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 125 g weight, 6-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.