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USDA Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads records: median 123 calories per 100 g across 11 foods

Across 11 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 123 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 66 kcal to 212 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 11 source descriptions, household measures, nutrient distributions, and FoodData Central citations so the summary can be checked against the underlying records.

Distribution at a glance

Where calorie density sits in this USDA record set

Percentiles summarize these 11 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 66 kcal
    66 kcal
  2. Median 123 kcal
    123 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 212 kcal
    212 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

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 distribution view of the source set

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the 11 records on this page. It shows the middle of this finite source set without treating its endpoints as typical. Because this topic contains fewer than 20 records, treat the percentile positions as a compact map of the listed entries—not as a stable population estimate.

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Median, central interval, and observed per-100-gram nutrient span for this USDA source topic
NutrientMedianCentral 80%Observed spanRecords
Caloriesper 100 g123 kcal66 kcal–212 kcal34 kcal–270 kcal11
Proteinper 100 g1.3 g0.5 g–5 g0.5 g–5.8 g11
Carbohydrateper 100 g9.8 g6.2 g–13 g3.7 g–17.6 g11
Total fatper 100 g10.2 g5 g–16 g0.1 g–22.8 g11
Dietary fiberper 100 g1.9 g0.5 g–2.7 g0.4 g–3.4 g11
Total sugarsper 100 g4.9 g3.5 g–6.4 g2.2 g–12 g11
Sodiumper 100 g236 mg189 mg–295 mg189 mg–340 mg11
Potassiumper 100 g162 mg119 mg–233 mg114 mg–283 mg11
Calciumper 100 g27 mg13 mg–95 mg11 mg–107 mg11
Ironper 100 g0.4 mg0.1 mg–0.9 mg0 mg–1.3 mg11

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.

A comparatively wide central spread

Protein: 1.3 g calculated median

Among 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the central interval for protein extends from 0.5 g to 5 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0.5 g to 5.8 g.

10th percentile: Cucumber salad made with cucumber and vinegar reports 0.5 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Pea salad with cheese reports 5 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Calcium: 27 mg calculated median

Among 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the central interval for calcium extends from 13 mg to 95 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 11 mg to 107 mg.

10th percentile: Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing reports 13 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Pea salad with cheese reports 95 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Calories: 123 kcal calculated median

Among 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records, the central interval for calories extends from 66 kcal to 212 kcal per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 34 kcal to 270 kcal.

10th percentile: Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing reports 66 kcal, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Carrots, raw, salad reports 212 kcal, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

The three callouts above are the widest central spreads relative to each metric’s midpoint, with a minimum scale applied so near-zero medians do not dominate. The complete table remains the primary record of all ten metrics.

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.

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

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

From source topic to familiar meal

Meal guides fully represented inside this collection

Every linked record in these guides belongs to this exact USDA topic. The guide layer organizes recognizable meal families and variations while the collection below preserves the complete source catalog.

Meal family guide · 2 records Cucumber salad Cucumber salad: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.

Complete source catalog

All 11 “Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a Feast profile with household measures, the 21-nutrient Feast panel, estimate factors, methodology, and the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Complete alphabetical catalog of USDA records in this source topic
Exact USDA descriptionCaloriesProteinFiberSodiumSource amountReferences
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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 profileUSDA 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 October 31, 2024. FNDDS supplies the nutrient profiles used for foods reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary component of NHANES. Each value here remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

USDA describes FNDDS nutrient profiles as average values for generic representations of foods likely consumed in the United States—not profiles of specific products. Its gram weights for portions are likewise estimates for groups of foods and may not cover every available size. That distinction matters: a database measure is evidence for scaling a plausible match, not proof that the same weight or formulation was on a visitor’s plate.

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 central 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 primary-source context, read USDA’s FNDDS 2021–2023 documentation. For Feast’s import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read the 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.

Decision support from the exact records on this page

Turn source data into a better next decision

These conclusions and reading paths are computed from 8 exact records behind Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads source topic. Links are chosen by record identity, controlled contrast, formulation input, nutrient spread, or serving context—not by loose keyword similarity.

Equal-weight result

Pea salad with cheese is higher in protein per 100 g

Pea salad with cheese reports 5 g versus 0.5 g for Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing: a 4.5 g difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

Inspect the underlying evidence

The denominator changes the answer

Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing is denser; Carrots, raw, salad is higher in its source amount

Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing reports 1.3 g per 100 g and 0.9 g in USDA source amount (67 g). Carrots, raw, salad reports a lower 1.3 g per 100 g but a higher 1.1 g in USDA source amount (88 g).

Record identity is part of the estimate

Distinguish “Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing” from “Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing”

These are separate USDA records with separate formulations or survey descriptions. Match preparation, additions, and the named household amount before borrowing either record’s nutrients.

Inspect the underlying evidence

Contextual knowledge graph

Follow the relationship that matches your question

For Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads source topic, each path states why the destination belongs here, so you can distinguish a true evidentiary connection from a merely similar label.

Best next guide for this exact record Carrots, raw

Carrots, raw, salad is explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Protein: density and serving context

In this page’s records, protein runs from 0.5 g in Cucumber salad, made with Italian dressing to 5 g in Pea salad with cheese, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Salt, table

USDA input 2047 appears in 6 of 8 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 0.8–3 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Onions, raw

USDA input 11282 appears in 4 of 8 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 35–80 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path One exact record, broader decision context Carrots

Carrots, raw, salad is explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Iron: density and serving context

In this page’s records, iron runs from 0 mg in Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing to 1.3 mg in Bean salad, yellow and/or green string beans, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Inspect an exact record Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2709819 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path