Energy
lower quarter171 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 217 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 194–240 kcal
Based on 46 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream calories: 385 per 225 g
This exact USDA record reports 385 calories for 225 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 · 225 g
- Calories
- 385 kcal
- Protein
- 16.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 33.8 g
- Total fat
- 20.8 g
- Fiber
- 5.6 g
- Sodium
- 635 mg
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Estimated for 225 g
385calories
Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream
- Protein
- 16.3 g
- Carbs
- 33.8 g
- Fat
- 20.8 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 385 calories for USDA reference amount at 225 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 171 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 16.3 g protein, 5.6 g fiber, and 635 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated, representing 19.5% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 15 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 taco salad, NS as to size 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 209–775 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 2708512: “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream.” 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 2708512, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cup” through “1 large taco salad” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 122 g | 209 kcal | 8.8 g | 3.1 g | 344 mg |
| 1 small taco saladUSDA-listed household measure | 273 g | 467 kcal | 19.8 g | 6.8 g | 770 mg |
| 1 large taco saladUSDA-listed household measure | 453 g | 775 kcal | 32.8 g | 11.3 g | 1,277 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Burritos and tacos
The comparison set contains 46 exact records in the Burritos and tacos USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2708512’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter7.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 10.8 g
- Middle 50%
- 8.5–12.9 g
Based on 46 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 2–3.2 g
Based on 46 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter282 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 443 mg
- Middle 50%
- 385–463 mg
Based on 46 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708512’s 225 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; 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
Dietary fiber5.6 g
≈ 20% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron3 mg
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat7.5 g
≈ 37% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium635 mg
≈ 28% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708511 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cup to 1 large taco salad
USDA assigns those measures 122 g and 453 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 209 kcal to 775 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708511
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.1 g less total fat than “Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated
The source formulation has 15 input rows; Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated supplies 19.5% 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 the exact wording “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream” fits. Inspect FDC 2708511 when the exact wording “Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream
- Exact source wording
- “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708512 · FNDDS 58101950
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream
- Exact source wording
- “Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708511 · FNDDS 58101945
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef, ground
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordTaco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream | 225 g385 kcal | 171 kcal | 7.2 g | 9.3 g | 2.5 g | 282 mg |
| Taco or tostada salad, meatless with sour cream | 225 g376 kcal | 167 kcal | 5 g | 8.7 g | 3.3 g | 241 mg |
| Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream | 225 g407 kcal | 181 kcal | 6.9 g | 10.4 g | 2.5 g | 286 mg |
| Taco or tostada salad with chicken | 225 g376 kcal | 167 kcal | 7.8 g | 8 g | 2.8 g | 315 mg |
| Taco or tostada salad with meat | 225 g403 kcal | 179 kcal | 7.5 g | 9.3 g | 2.9 g | 319 mg |
| Taco or tostada salad, meatless | 225 g367 kcal | 163 kcal | 5.3 g | 7.4 g | 3.7 g | 268 mg |
| Taco, corn tortilla, chicken, cheese | 105 g222 kcal | 211 kcal | 16.2 g | 9.6 g | 2.1 g | 378 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708512: its source amount is 225 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 2708512, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 small taco salad
467 kcal
273 g
1 medium taco salad
621 kcal
363 g
1 large taco salad
775 kcal
453 g
1 taco salad, NS as to size
621 kcal
363 g
1 cup
209 kcal
122 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708512, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
7.5 g≈ 37% Daily ValueSodium
634.5 mg≈ 28% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708512’s 225 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708512 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 16.3 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 2708512 at 225 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 5.6 g dietary fiber, about 20% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 635 mg sodium, about 28% 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 225 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 385 kcal 171 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 16.3 g 7.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 33.8 g 15 g | 12% 5% |
| Total fat | 20.8 g 9.3 g | 27% 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g 2.5 g | 20% 9% |
| Sugars | 4.5 g 2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 634.5 mg 282 mg | 28% 12% |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g 3.3 g | 37% 17% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.1 g 3.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 51.8 mg 23 mg | 17% 8% |
| Potassium | 477 mg 212 mg | 10% 5% |
| Calcium | 191.3 mg 85 mg | 15% 7% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg 1.4 mg | 18% 8% |
| Magnesium | 42.8 mg 19 mg | 10% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg 2.8 mg | 7% 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 103.5 µg 46 µg | 12% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 151.2 g 67.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708512, approximate percentages divide the displayed 225 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 2708512 to 15 source inputs totaling 2,910.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
15 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated, Lettuce, iceberg, raw, Cream, sour, full fat. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
2,910.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigeratedUSDA ingredient 18364 · encyclopedia page available | 8 | 568 g | 19.5% |
| 2 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 57 GM | 57 g | 2% |
| 3 | Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without saltUSDA ingredient 16017 · encyclopedia page available | 10 WO | 283.5 g | 9.7% |
| 4 | Lettuce, iceberg, rawUSDA ingredient 11252 · encyclopedia page available | 539 GM | 539 g | 18.5% |
| 5 | Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available | 1 CP | 113 g | 3.9% |
| 6 | Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)USDA ingredient 9193 · encyclopedia page available | 0.67 C | 89.6 g | 3.1% |
| 7 | Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round averageUSDA ingredient 11529 · encyclopedia page available | 270 GM | 270 g | 9.3% |
| 8 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 80 GM | 80 g | 2.7% |
| 9 | Avocados, raw, all commercial varietiesUSDA ingredient 9037 · encyclopedia page available | 201 GM | 201 g | 6.9% |
| 10 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 3 g | 0.1% |
| 11 | Cream, sour, full fatUSDA ingredient 1056 · encyclopedia page available | 1.5 C | 360 g | 12.4% |
| 12 | Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eatenUSDA ingredient 24102070 · encyclopedia page available | 338 GM | 337.5 g | 11.6% |
| 13 | Spices, chili powderUSDA ingredient 2009 · encyclopedia page available | 1 TB | 7.5 g | 0.3% |
| 14 | Spices, garlic powderUSDA ingredient 2020 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 0.8 g | 0% |
| 15 | Spices, pepper, red or cayenneUSDA ingredient 2031 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 0.4 g | 0% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
- NS as to… means “not specified as to…” the detail that follows. It preserves an unknown distinction; it does not mean the ingredient or characteristic is absent.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708512, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Burritos and tacos” 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
Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream
- USDA category
- Burritos and tacos
- FDC ID
- 2708512
- FNDDS code
- 58101950
Closest inspectable record
Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream
- USDA category
- Burritos and tacos
- FDC ID
- 2708511
- FNDDS code
- 58101945
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | 181 kcal | −10 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 6.9 g | +0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 15.1 g | −0.1 g |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 10.4 g | −1.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 2.5 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 286 mg | −4 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 10 less calories and 1.1 g less total fat than “Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream.”
Only this record lists Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten. Only the comparison record lists Beef, ground. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
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: Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated; Vegetable oil, NFS; Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt; Lettuce, iceberg, raw; and 10 more.
Listed only in this record: Chicken, NS as to part, rotisserie, skin not eaten.
Listed only in the comparison: Beef, ground.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 225 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 taco salad, NS as to size (363 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 225 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 taco salad, NS as to size (358 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708512 with FDC 2708511 at equal mass; use their 225 g and 225 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708512 versus FDC 2708511 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 burritos and tacos 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 “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream,” 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 2708512 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 171 kcal per 100 g becomes 385 kcal at 225 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: 2708512
FNDDS food code: 58101950
The scaling for FDC 2708512 can be exact while the match to “Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 225 g weight, 15-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.