Energy
middle half266 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 219 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 192–266 kcal
Based on 61 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Spam sandwich calories: 359 per 1 sandwich (135 g)
This exact USDA record reports 359 calories for 1 sandwich (135 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 sandwich · 135 g
- Calories
- 359 kcal
- Protein
- 13.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 37.3 g
- Total fat
- 17.3 g
- Fiber
- 1.5 g
- Sodium
- 1,233 mg
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Estimated for 1 sandwich, any size · 135 g
359calories
Spam sandwich
- Protein
- 13.5 g
- Carbs
- 37.3 g
- Fat
- 17.3 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 359 calories for 1 sandwich at 135 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 266 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 13.5 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, and 1,233 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is bread, white, commercially prepared, representing 45.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 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 sandwich at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707055: “Spam sandwich.” 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 2707055, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” 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 | 101.3 g | 269 kcal | 10.1 g | 1.1 g | 924 mg |
| 1 sandwich, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 359 kcal | 13.5 g | 1.5 g | 1,233 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 168.8 g | 449 kcal | 16.9 g | 1.9 g | 1,541 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Deli and cured meat sandwiches
The comparison set contains 61 exact records in the Deli and cured meat sandwiches USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2707055’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter10 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 13.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 13–14.9 g
Based on 61 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–2.2 g
Based on 61 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter913 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 743 mg
- Middle 50%
- 687–801 mg
Based on 61 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2707055’s 135 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
Iron2 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium131 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium1,233 mg
≈ 54% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat6.2 g
≈ 31% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Spam sandwich,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706964 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 135 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 101.3–168.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 269 kcal and 449 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706964
At an equal 100 g, this record has 9.1 g more total fat than “Ham sandwich on white.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Bread, white, commercially prepared
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Bread, white, commercially prepared supplies 45.1% 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 the exact wording “Spam sandwich” fits. Inspect FDC 2706964 when the exact wording “Ham sandwich on white” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Spam sandwich
- Exact source wording
- “Spam sandwich”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707055 · FNDDS 27560920
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel) · Catsup
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Ham sandwich on white
- Exact source wording
- “Ham sandwich on white”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706964 · FNDDS 27520210
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added)
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 recordSpam sandwich | 135 g359 kcal | 266 kcal | 10 g | 12.8 g | 1.1 g | 913 mg |
| Reuben sandwich | 215 g606 kcal | 282 kcal | 10 g | 19.4 g | 2.2 g | 688 mg |
| Bologna sandwich on wheat | 115 g313 kcal | 272 kcal | 10.9 g | 13.5 g | 2.8 g | 759 mg |
| Bologna sandwich on white | 115 g315 kcal | 274 kcal | 9.9 g | 13.3 g | 1.2 g | 764 mg |
| Turkey sandwich wrap | 135 g313 kcal | 232 kcal | 12.8 g | 9.4 g | 1.5 g | 792 mg |
| Ham sandwich wrap | 135 g311 kcal | 230 kcal | 13.5 g | 9.4 g | 1.5 g | 825 mg |
| Italian sandwich on wheat | 165 g508 kcal | 308 kcal | 16.4 g | 18.9 g | 2 g | 1,010 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707055: its source amount is 135 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 2707055, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 sandwich, any size
359 kcal
135 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2707055, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
1,232.6 mg≈ 54% Daily ValueSaturated fat
6.2 g≈ 31% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707055’s 135 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2707055 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 13.5 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 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2707055 at 135 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1233 mg sodium, about 54% 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 135 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 359 kcal 266 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 13.5 g 10 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 37.3 g 27.6 g | 14% 10% |
| Total fat | 17.3 g 12.8 g | 22% 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g 1.1 g | 5% 4% |
| Sugars | 6.9 g 5.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,232.6 mg 913 mg | 54% 40% |
| Saturated fat | 6.2 g 4.6 g | 31% 23% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.1 g 6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 40.5 mg 30 mg | 14% 10% |
| Potassium | 352.4 mg 261 mg | 7% 6% |
| Calcium | 131 mg 97 mg | 10% 7% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg 1.8 mg | 14% 10% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg 20 mg | 6% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg 0.5 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg 0.3 µg | 2% 2% |
| 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 | 62.9 g 46.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707055, approximate percentages divide the displayed 135 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 2707055 to 3 source inputs totaling 133 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Spam sandwich” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Bread, white, commercially prepared, Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel), Catsup. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
133 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bread, white, commercially preparedUSDA ingredient 18069 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 45.1% |
| 2 | Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel)USDA ingredient 7908 | 56 GM | 56 g | 42.1% |
| 3 | CatsupUSDA ingredient 11935 · encyclopedia page available | 17 GM | 17 g | 12.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2707055, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” 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
Spam sandwich
- USDA category
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2707055
- FNDDS code
- 27560920
Closest inspectable record
Ham sandwich on white
- USDA category
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2706964
- FNDDS code
- 27520210
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 187 kcal | +79 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 12.9 g | −2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 25.6 g | +2 g |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 3.7 g | +9.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 1.2 g | −0.1 g |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 662 mg | +251 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 79 more calories, 2.9 g less protein, and 9.1 g more total fat than “Ham sandwich on white.”
Only this record lists Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel); Catsup. Only the comparison record lists Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added). 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.
Shared listed inputs: Bread, white, commercially prepared.
Listed only in this record: Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel); Catsup.
Listed only in the comparison: Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added).
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 135 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 115 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 regular (115 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707055 with FDC 2706964 at equal mass; use their 135 g and 115 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707055 versus FDC 2706964 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 deli and cured meat sandwiches source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
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 item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Spam sandwich,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
item 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
bread or wrapper size
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 03
fillings
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
sauces and cheese
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 2707055 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 266 kcal per 100 g becomes 359 kcal at 135 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 sandwich 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: 2707055
FNDDS food code: 27560920
The scaling for FDC 2707055 can be exact while the match to “Spam sandwich” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 135 g weight, 3-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.