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USDA Deli and cured meat sandwiches records: median 219 calories per 100 g across 61 foods

Across 61 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 219 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 183 kcal to 308 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 61 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 61 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 183 kcal
    183 kcal
  2. Median 219 kcal
    219 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 308 kcal
    308 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (61 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 Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurant; Roast beef sandwich on white, with cheese; Italian sandwich on wheat; Club sandwich on wheat; Bologna sandwich on wheat; Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 61 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 61 records on this page. It shows the middle of this finite source set without treating its endpoints as typical.

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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 g219 kcal183 kcal–308 kcal163 kcal–326 kcal61
Proteinper 100 g13.9 g12 g–16 g9.9 g–16.7 g61
Carbohydrateper 100 g21.6 g17.8 g–25.8 g16.4 g–29.7 g61
Total fatper 100 g8.1 g3.7 g–17.3 g2.7 g–20 g61
Dietary fiberper 100 g1.2 g0.8 g–2.8 g0.7 g–3.4 g61
Total sugarsper 100 g2.8 g2.3 g–3.5 g2.1 g–5.1 g61
Sodiumper 100 g743 mg639 mg–1,010 mg515 mg–1,080 mg61
Potassiumper 100 g261 mg205 mg–315 mg131 mg–410 mg61
Calciumper 100 g169 mg84 mg–236 mg64 mg–282 mg61
Ironper 100 g1.8 mg1.5 mg–2.4 mg1.4 mg–2.7 mg61

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

Total fat: 8.1 g calculated median

Among 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the central interval for total fat extends from 3.7 g to 17.3 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 2.7 g to 20 g.

10th percentile: Turkey and ham sandwich on white reports 3.7 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Salami sandwich on wheat reports 17.3 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

Dietary fiber: 1.2 g calculated median

Among 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the central interval for dietary fiber extends from 0.8 g to 2.8 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0.7 g to 3.4 g.

10th percentile: Club sandwich or sub, restaurant reports 0.8 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Bologna sandwich on wheat reports 2.8 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: 169 mg calculated median

Among 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the central interval for calcium extends from 84 mg to 236 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 64 mg to 282 mg.

10th percentile: Multiple meat sandwich on wheat reports 84 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Turkey sandwich on white, with cheese reports 236 mg, 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 61 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.

restaurant

12 records use this wording, including Chicken deli sandwich or sub, restaurant; Chicken deli sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurant; Club sandwich or sub, restaurant.

roasted

4 records use this wording, including Roast beef sandwich on wheat; Roast beef sandwich on wheat, with cheese; Roast beef sandwich on white.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

61 of 61 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 187 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. “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” 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 Bacon lettuce tomato sandwich Bacon lettuce tomato sandwich: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Bologna sandwich on wheat Bologna sandwich on wheat: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Bologna sandwich on white Bologna sandwich on white: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Chicken deli sandwich or sub Chicken deli sandwich or sub: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Club sandwich on wheat Club sandwich on wheat: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Club sandwich on white Club sandwich on white: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Corned beef sandwich on wheat Corned beef sandwich on wheat: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Corned beef sandwich on white Corned beef sandwich on white: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.

Complete source catalog

All 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” 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
Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheatFDC 2706980 229 kcalper 100 g 12 gper 100 g 3.4 gper 100 g 515 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on whiteFDC 2706979 231 kcalper 100 g 10.9 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 521 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bologna sandwich on wheatFDC 2707042 272 kcalper 100 g 10.9 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 759 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bologna sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2707043 285 kcalper 100 g 12.3 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 797 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bologna sandwich on whiteFDC 2707040 274 kcalper 100 g 9.9 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 764 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bologna sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2707041 287 kcalper 100 g 11.5 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 801 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Chicken deli sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2706988 176 kcalper 100 g 13.7 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 763 mgper 100 g 130 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Chicken deli sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurantFDC 2706989 208 kcalper 100 g 14.9 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 807 mgper 100 g 160 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Club sandwich on wheatFDC 2706995 220 kcalper 100 g 16 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 765 mgper 100 g 130 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Club sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2706996 239 kcalper 100 g 16.6 gper 100 g 2.1 gper 100 g 798 mgper 100 g 155 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Club sandwich on whiteFDC 2706993 222 kcalper 100 g 15.1 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 769 mgper 100 g 130 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Club sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2706994 241 kcalper 100 g 15.8 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 802 mgper 100 g 155 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Club sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2706997 234 kcalper 100 g 16 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 814 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Corned beef sandwich on wheatFDC 2706950 257 kcalper 100 g 14.7 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 697 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Corned beef sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2706951 273 kcalper 100 g 15.6 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 745 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Corned beef sandwich on whiteFDC 2706948 259 kcalper 100 g 13.6 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 702 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Corned beef sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2706949 274 kcalper 100 g 14.7 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 750 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
French dip sandwichFDC 2706957 184 kcalper 100 g 13.2 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 631 mgper 100 g 185 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham salad sandwich on wheatFDC 2706972 241 kcalper 100 g 12.6 gper 100 g 2.1 gper 100 g 806 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham salad sandwich on whiteFDC 2706971 242 kcalper 100 g 12 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 809 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich on wheatFDC 2706966 185 kcalper 100 g 14 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 657 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2706967 212 kcalper 100 g 14.9 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 711 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich on whiteFDC 2706964 187 kcalper 100 g 12.9 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 662 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2706965 213 kcalper 100 g 14.1 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 716 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2706968 178 kcalper 100 g 13.3 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 687 mgper 100 g 130 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurantFDC 2706969 210 kcalper 100 g 14.6 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 744 mgper 100 g 160 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ham sandwich wrapFDC 2706970 230 kcalper 100 g 13.5 gper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 825 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian sandwich on wheatFDC 2707051 308 kcalper 100 g 16.4 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 1,010 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian sandwich on whiteFDC 2707050 309 kcalper 100 g 15.7 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 1,010 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2707052 313 kcalper 100 g 16.2 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 1,050 mgper 100 g 195 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian sausage sandwich on wheatFDC 2707054 293 kcalper 100 g 15.2 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 621 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich on wheatFDC 2707084 189 kcalper 100 g 13.7 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 704 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2707085 210 kcalper 100 g 14.5 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 743 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich on whiteFDC 2707082 190 kcalper 100 g 12.9 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 708 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2707083 211 kcalper 100 g 13.8 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 746 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2707086 183 kcalper 100 g 13.2 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 730 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurantFDC 2707087 208 kcalper 100 g 14.2 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 771 mgper 100 g 190 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Multiple meat sandwich wrapFDC 2707088 226 kcalper 100 g 13.4 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 837 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Reuben sandwichFDC 2706952 282 kcalper 100 g 10 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 688 mgper 100 g 215 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Roast beef sandwich on wheatFDC 2706955 192 kcalper 100 g 14.9 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 639 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Roast beef sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2706956 217 kcalper 100 g 15.7 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 696 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Roast beef sandwich on whiteFDC 2706953 194 kcalper 100 g 13.9 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 645 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Roast beef sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2706954 219 kcalper 100 g 14.9 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 701 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Salami sandwich on wheatFDC 2707048 319 kcalper 100 g 16.1 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 1,080 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Salami sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2707049 325 kcalper 100 g 16.7 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 1,060 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Salami sandwich on whiteFDC 2707046 321 kcalper 100 g 15 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 1,080 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Salami sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2707047 326 kcalper 100 g 15.9 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 1,070 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Spam sandwichFDC 2707055 266 kcalper 100 g 10 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 913 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey and ham sandwich on wheatFDC 2707091 170 kcalper 100 g 13.9 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 679 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey and ham sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2707092 194 kcalper 100 g 14.8 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 721 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey and ham sandwich on whiteFDC 2707089 172 kcalper 100 g 13.1 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 683 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey and ham sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2707090 195 kcalper 100 g 14 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 725 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey and ham sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2707093 163 kcalper 100 g 13.5 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 705 mgper 100 g 165 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey and ham sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurantFDC 2707094 191 kcalper 100 g 14.5 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 749 mgper 100 g 195 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich on wheatFDC 2706983 187 kcalper 100 g 13 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 619 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich on wheat, with cheeseFDC 2706984 214 kcalper 100 g 14.2 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 679 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich on whiteFDC 2706981 189 kcalper 100 g 12 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 624 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich on white, with cheeseFDC 2706982 215 kcalper 100 g 13.3 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 683 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich or sub, restaurantFDC 2706985 180 kcalper 100 g 12.3 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 644 mgper 100 g 130 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurantFDC 2706986 212 kcalper 100 g 13.8 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 709 mgper 100 g 160 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Turkey sandwich wrapFDC 2706987 232 kcalper 100 g 12.8 gper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 792 mgper 100 g 135 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 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” 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 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 61 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 13 exact records behind Deli and cured meat sandwiches 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

Italian sandwich on wheat is higher in total fat per 100 g

Italian sandwich on wheat reports 18.9 g versus 3.7 g for Turkey and ham sandwich on white: a 15.2 g difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

Inspect the underlying evidence

The denominator changes the answer

Club sandwich on wheat is denser; Turkey sandwich on white, with cheese is higher in its source amount

Club sandwich on wheat reports 7.7 g per 100 g and 9.9 g in USDA source amount (130 g). Turkey sandwich on white, with cheese reports a lower 7.5 g per 100 g but a higher 10.1 g in USDA source amount (135 g).

Record identity is part of the estimate

Distinguish “Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurant” from “Turkey sandwich on white, with cheese”

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 Deli and cured meat sandwiches 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 Ham sandwich or sub

Ham sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurant is explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

Follow this evidence path Best next guide for this exact record Multiple meat sandwich on wheat

Multiple meat sandwich on wheat is explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Bread, white, commercially prepared

USDA input 18069 appears in 7 of 13 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 60–60 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 Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches

USDA input 99991400 appears in 5 of 13 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 21–28 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 Put the observed spread in corpus context Vitamin D: density and serving context

In this page’s records, vitamin D runs from 0.1 µg in Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat to 0.9 µg in Italian sandwich on wheat, all per 100 g.

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

In this page’s records, dietary fiber runs from 0.8 g in Club sandwich or sub, restaurant to 3.4 g in Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Inspect an exact record Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurant

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2707086 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path