Energy
upper quarter206 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 101–170 kcal
Based on 94 records reporting energy.
Fish & seafoodmoderate variability
Tuna cake or patty calories: 247 per 1 cake or patty (120 g)
This exact USDA record reports 247 calories for 1 cake or patty (120 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 cake or patty · 120 g
- Calories
- 247 kcal
- Protein
- 18.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 3.2 g
- Total fat
- 17.9 g
- Fiber
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 446 mg
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Estimated for 1 cake or patty · 120 g
247calories
Tuna cake or patty
- Protein
- 18.4 g
- Carbs
- 3.2 g
- Fat
- 17.9 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 247 calories for 1 cake or patty at 120 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 206 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 18.4 g protein, 0.2 g fiber, and 446 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids, representing 67.9% 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 source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cake or patty 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 2706560: “Tuna cake or patty.” 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 2706560, 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 | 90 g | 185 kcal | 13.8 g | 0.2 g | 335 mg |
| 1 cake or pattyUSDA-listed household measure | 120 g | 247 kcal | 18.4 g | 0.2 g | 446 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 150 g | 309 kcal | 23 g | 0.3 g | 558 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Seafood mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 94 exact records in the Seafood mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706560’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter15.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 9.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 7.1–10.7 g
Based on 94 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.4–1 g
Based on 94 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half372 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 347 mg
- Middle 50%
- 268–453 mg
Based on 94 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706560’s 120 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
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin D1.3 µg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium446 mg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.9 g
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Tuna cake or patty,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706561 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 120 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 90–150 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 185 kcal and 309 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706561
At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.1 g less carbohydrate than “Clam cake or patty.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids
The source formulation has 7 input rows; Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids supplies 67.9% 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 the exact wording “Tuna cake or patty” fits. Inspect FDC 2706561 when the exact wording “Clam cake or patty” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Tuna cake or patty
- Exact source wording
- “Tuna cake or patty”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706560 · FNDDS 27250160
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Clam cake or patty
- Exact source wording
- “Clam cake or patty”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706561 · FNDDS 27250210
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids
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.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordTuna cake or patty | 120 g247 kcal | 206 kcal | 15.3 g | 14.9 g | 0.2 g | 372 mg |
| Fish, cake or patty | 85 g180 kcal | 212 kcal | 13.6 g | 12.6 g | 1.2 g | 429 mg |
| Shrimp, cake or patty | 85 g185 kcal | 218 kcal | 13.9 g | 15.3 g | 0.3 g | 329 mg |
| Clam cake or patty | 120 g295 kcal | 246 kcal | 19 g | 15.4 g | 0.2 g | 408 mg |
| Fish, salmon cake or patty | 85 g242 kcal | 285 kcal | 16.1 g | 22.1 g | 0.3 g | 404 mg |
| Crab, cake | 85 g182 kcal | 214 kcal | 14.4 g | 15 g | 0.3 g | 430 mg |
| Tuna salad with cheese | 119 g255 kcal | 214 kcal | 11.3 g | 17.6 g | 0.4 g | 440 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706560: its source amount is 120 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 2706560, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cake or patty
247 kcal
120 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706560, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
85.2 mg≈ 28% Daily ValueTotal fat
17.9 g≈ 23% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706560’s 120 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706560 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 18.4 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 2706560 at 120 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 446 mg sodium, about 19% 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 120 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 247 kcal 206 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 18.4 g 15.3 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g 2.7 g | 1% 1% |
| Total fat | 17.9 g 14.9 g | 23% 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g 0.2 g | 1% 1% |
| Sugars | 0.6 g 0.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 446.4 mg 372 mg | 19% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g 2.5 g | 15% 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.3 g 4.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g 7.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 85.2 mg 71 mg | 28% 24% |
| Potassium | 186 mg 155 mg | 4% 3% |
| Calcium | 30 mg 25 mg | 2% 2% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg 1.5 mg | 10% 9% |
| Magnesium | 22.8 mg 19 mg | 5% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg 0.3 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 µg 1.1 µg | 7% 6% |
| Vitamin A | 36 µg 30 µg | 4% 3% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 78.8 g 65.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706560, approximate percentages divide the displayed 120 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 2706560 to 7 source inputs totaling 534.7 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Tuna cake or patty” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
7 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
534.7 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solidsUSDA ingredient 15121 · encyclopedia page available | 363 GM | 363 g | 67.9% |
| 2 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 9.4% |
| 3 | Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltUSDA ingredient 11283 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 26.3 g | 4.9% |
| 4 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 C | 55 g | 10.3% |
| 5 | Bread, crumbs, dry, grated, plainUSDA ingredient 18079 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 13.5 g | 2.5% |
| 6 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 1.5 g | 0.3% |
| 7 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 25.5 GM | 25.5 g | 4.8% |
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 2706560, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Seafood mixed dishes” 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
Tuna cake or patty
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706560
- FNDDS code
- 27250160
Closest inspectable record
Clam cake or patty
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706561
- FNDDS code
- 27250210
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 kcal | 246 kcal | −40 kcal |
| Protein | 15.3 g | 19 g | −3.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 6.8 g | −4.1 g |
| Total fat | 14.9 g | 15.4 g | −0.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 408 mg | −36 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 40 less calories, 3.7 g less protein, and 4.1 g less carbohydrate than “Clam cake or patty.”
Only this record lists Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids. Only the comparison record lists Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 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: Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; Bread, crumbs, dry, grated, plain; and 2 more.
Listed only in this record: Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids.
Listed only in the comparison: Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 120 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cake or patty (120 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 120 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cake or patty (120 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706560 with FDC 2706561 at equal mass; use their 120 g and 120 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706560 versus FDC 2706561 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 seafood mixed dishes 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 portion size, species or cut, cooking method, breading, butter, or sauce.
For “Tuna cake or patty,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
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.
- 02
species or cut
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
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.
- 04
breading, butter, or sauce
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
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706560 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 206 kcal per 100 g becomes 247 kcal at 120 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 cake or patty 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: 2706560
FNDDS food code: 27250160
The scaling for FDC 2706560 can be exact while the match to “Tuna cake or patty” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 120 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.