Energy
upper quarter214 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 101–170 kcal
Based on 94 records reporting energy.
Fish & seafoodmoderate variability
Tuna salad with cheese calories: 255 per 119 g
This exact USDA record reports 255 calories for 119 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 · 119 g
- Calories
- 255 kcal
- Protein
- 13.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 3.4 g
- Total fat
- 20.9 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
- Sodium
- 524 mg
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Estimated for 119 g
255calories
Tuna salad with cheese
- Protein
- 13.4 g
- Carbs
- 3.4 g
- Fat
- 20.9 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 255 calories for USDA reference amount at 119 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 214 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 13.4 g protein, 0.5 g fiber, and 524 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 46.4% 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 255–509 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 2706839: “Tuna salad with cheese.” 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 2706839, 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 | 89.3 g | 191 kcal | 10.1 g | 0.4 g | 393 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 119 g | 255 kcal | 13.4 g | 0.5 g | 524 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 238 g | 509 kcal | 26.9 g | 1 g | 1,047 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 2706839’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter11.3 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
middle half0.4 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 half440 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 2706839’s 119 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.
Strength-side signals
Calcium104 mg
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A58.3 µg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat4.9 g
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium524 mg
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Tuna salad with cheese,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706828 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 119 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 89.3–148.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 191 kcal and 318 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706828
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.2 g more protein than “Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise.” 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 6 input rows; Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids supplies 46.4% 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 salad with cheese” fits. Inspect FDC 2706828 when “made with mayonnaise” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Tuna salad with cheese
- Exact source wording
- “Tuna salad with cheese”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706839 · FNDDS 27450090
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese, cheddar
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise
- Exact source wording
- “Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706828 · FNDDS 27450060
- Named qualifiers
- made with mayonnaise
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 salad with cheese | 119 g255 kcal | 214 kcal | 11.3 g | 17.6 g | 0.4 g | 440 mg |
| Tuna salad with egg | 119 g226 kcal | 190 kcal | 10.3 g | 15.4 g | 0.4 g | 393 mg |
| Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise | 119 g231 kcal | 194 kcal | 10.1 g | 15.8 g | 0.4 g | 418 mg |
| Tuna salad, made with creamy dressing | 119 g176 kcal | 148 kcal | 10 g | 10.3 g | 0.4 g | 460 mg |
| Salmon salad | 104 g222 kcal | 213 kcal | 10.8 g | 17.4 g | 0.4 g | 507 mg |
| Tuna salad, made with light mayonnaise | 119 g126 kcal | 106 kcal | 9.8 g | 5.4 g | 0.4 g | 464 mg |
| Tuna salad, made with Italian dressing | 119 g126 kcal | 106 kcal | 9.8 g | 5.1 g | 0.4 g | 498 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706839: its source amount is 119 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 2706839, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
509 kcal
238 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706839, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
20.9 g≈ 27% Daily ValueSaturated fat
4.9 g≈ 25% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706839’s 119 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706839 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 13.4 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 2706839 at 119 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 524 mg sodium, about 23% 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 119 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal 214 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 13.4 g 11.3 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g 2.9 g | 1% 1% |
| Total fat | 20.9 g 17.6 g | 27% 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g 0.4 g | 2% 1% |
| Sugars | 2.3 g 1.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 523.6 mg 440 mg | 23% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g 4.1 g | 24% 21% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g 3.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g 8.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 40.5 mg 34 mg | 13% 11% |
| Potassium | 174.9 mg 147 mg | 4% 3% |
| Calcium | 103.5 mg 87 mg | 8% 7% |
| Iron | 1 mg 0.9 mg | 6% 5% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg 16 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg 0.7 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 µg 0.7 µg | 4% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 58.3 µg 49 µg | 6% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 79.3 g 66.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706839, approximate percentages divide the displayed 119 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 2706839 to 6 source inputs totaling 594.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Tuna salad with cheese” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids, Celery, raw, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
594.8 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 | 276 GM | 276 g | 46.4% |
| 2 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 120 GM | 120 g | 20.2% |
| 3 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 CP | 110 g | 18.5% |
| 4 | Pickle relish, sweetUSDA ingredient 11945 · encyclopedia page available | 30.6 GM | 30.6 g | 5.1% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 1.5 g | 0.3% |
| 6 | Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available | 2 WO | 56.7 g | 9.5% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706839, 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 salad with cheese
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706839
- FNDDS code
- 27450090
Closest inspectable record
Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706828
- FNDDS code
- 27450060
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 kcal | 194 kcal | +20 kcal |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 10.1 g | +1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 2.9 g | −0 g |
| Total fat | 17.6 g | 15.8 g | +1.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 418 mg | +22 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 20 more calories, 1.2 g more protein, and 1.8 g more total fat than “Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise.”
Only this record lists Cheese, cheddar. 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: Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids; Celery, raw; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; Pickle relish, sweet; and 1 more.
Listed only in this record: Cheese, cheddar.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 119 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (238 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 119 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (238 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706839 with FDC 2706828 at equal mass; use their 119 g and 119 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706839 versus FDC 2706828 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 salad with cheese,” 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 2706839 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 214 kcal per 100 g becomes 255 kcal at 119 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: 2706839
FNDDS food code: 27450090
The scaling for FDC 2706839 can be exact while the match to “Tuna salad with cheese” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 119 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.