USDA source topicVegetables

Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 11 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Vegetables (11 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing; Broccoli slaw salad; Carrots, raw, salad; Pea salad with cheese; Pea salad; Bean salad, yellow and/or green string beans. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 11 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

Nutrient	Median	Central 80%	Observed span	Records
Caloriesper 100 g	123 kcal	66 kcal–212 kcal	34 kcal–270 kcal	11
Proteinper 100 g	1.3 g	0.5 g–5 g	0.5 g–5.8 g	11
Carbohydrateper 100 g	9.8 g	6.2 g–13 g	3.7 g–17.6 g	11
Total fatper 100 g	10.2 g	5 g–16 g	0.1 g–22.8 g	11
Dietary fiberper 100 g	1.9 g	0.5 g–2.7 g	0.4 g–3.4 g	11
Total sugarsper 100 g	4.9 g	3.5 g–6.4 g	2.2 g–12 g	11
Sodiumper 100 g	236 mg	189 mg–295 mg	189 mg–340 mg	11
Potassiumper 100 g	162 mg	119 mg–233 mg	114 mg–283 mg	11
Calciumper 100 g	27 mg	13 mg–95 mg	11 mg–107 mg	11
Ironper 100 g	0.4 mg	0.1 mg–0.9 mg	0 mg–1.3 mg	11

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

123 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported calories value is 123 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 66 kcal to 212 kcal, while the complete observed span is 34 kcal to 270 kcal.

Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Carrots, raw, salad is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

1.3 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported protein value is 1.3 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.5 g to 5 g, while the complete observed span is 0.5 g to 5.8 g.

Cucumber salad made with cucumber and vinegar is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pea salad with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

9.8 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 9.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 6.2 g to 13 g, while the complete observed span is 3.7 g to 17.6 g.

Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Bean salad, yellow or green string beans is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

10.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported total fat value is 10.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 5 g to 16 g, while the complete observed span is 0.1 g to 22.8 g.

Bean salad, yellow or green string beans is nearest the lower central boundary, and Carrots, raw, salad with apples is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

1.9 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.5 g to 2.7 g, while the complete observed span is 0.4 g to 3.4 g.

Cucumber salad made with cucumber and vinegar is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pea salad is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

4.9 g at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 4.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 3.5 g to 6.4 g, while the complete observed span is 2.2 g to 12 g.

Bean salad, yellow or green string beans is nearest the lower central boundary, and Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

236 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported sodium value is 236 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 189 mg to 295 mg, while the complete observed span is 189 mg to 340 mg.

Carrots, raw, salad is nearest the lower central boundary, and Broccoli slaw salad is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

162 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported potassium value is 162 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 119 mg to 233 mg, while the complete observed span is 114 mg to 283 mg.

Pea salad is nearest the lower central boundary, and Broccoli slaw salad is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

27 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported calcium value is 27 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 13 mg to 95 mg, while the complete observed span is 11 mg to 107 mg.

Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pea salad with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

0.4 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the middle reported iron value is 0.4 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.1 mg to 0.9 mg, while the complete observed span is 0 mg to 1.3 mg.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 11 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

raw

2 records use this wording, including Carrots, raw, salad; Carrots, raw, salad with apples.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

11 of 11 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 11 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 159 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 150 g to 214 g, while the complete observed span is 133–214 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

1 cupAppears on 11 recordsExample: Bean salad, yellow or green string beans →

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

01
Match the exact description
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
02
Compare on equal weight
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
03
Scale the closest listed measure
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
04
Add missing context
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA description	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium	Source amount	References
Bean salad, yellow and/or green string beansFDC 2710009	109 kcalper 100 g	3.5 gper 100 g	3.4 gper 100 g	266 mgper 100 g	75 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressingFDC 2709812	270 kcalper 100 g	5.8 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	340 mgper 100 g	77 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Broccoli slaw saladFDC 2709813	123 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	295 mgper 100 g	93 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Carrots, raw, saladFDC 2709661	212 kcalper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	189 mgper 100 g	88 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Carrots, raw, salad with applesFDC 2709662	181 kcalper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	2.3 gper 100 g	189 mgper 100 g	86 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cucumber salad made with cucumber and vinegarFDC 2709821	34 kcalper 100 g	0.5 gper 100 g	0.5 gper 100 g	236 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressingFDC 2709820	120 kcalper 100 g	0.5 gper 100 g	0.5 gper 100 g	207 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressingFDC 2709819	66 kcalper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	0.4 gper 100 g	219 mgper 100 g	67 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Pea saladFDC 2710056	180 kcalper 100 g	3 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	253 mgper 100 g	107 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Pea salad with cheeseFDC 2710057	203 kcalper 100 g	5 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	293 mgper 100 g	107 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Tomato and cucumber salad made with tomato, cucumber, oil, and vinegarFDC 2709756	122 kcalper 100 g	0.5 gper 100 g	0.6 gper 100 g	212 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 11 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.