USDA source topicSandwiches, burgers & wraps

Deli and cured meat sandwiches: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 61 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Deli and cured meat sandwiches.” 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 “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 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	219 kcal	183 kcal–308 kcal	163 kcal–326 kcal	61
Proteinper 100 g	13.9 g	12 g–16 g	9.9 g–16.7 g	61
Carbohydrateper 100 g	21.6 g	17.8 g–25.8 g	16.4 g–29.7 g	61
Total fatper 100 g	8.1 g	3.7 g–17.3 g	2.7 g–20 g	61
Dietary fiberper 100 g	1.2 g	0.8 g–2.8 g	0.7 g–3.4 g	61
Total sugarsper 100 g	2.8 g	2.3 g–3.5 g	2.1 g–5.1 g	61
Sodiumper 100 g	743 mg	639 mg–1,010 mg	515 mg–1,080 mg	61
Potassiumper 100 g	261 mg	205 mg–315 mg	131 mg–410 mg	61
Calciumper 100 g	169 mg	84 mg–236 mg	64 mg–282 mg	61
Ironper 100 g	1.8 mg	1.5 mg–2.4 mg	1.4 mg–2.7 mg	61

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

219 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported calories value is 219 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 183 kcal to 308 kcal, while the complete observed span is 163 kcal to 326 kcal.

Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurant is nearest the lower central boundary, and Italian sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

13.9 g at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported protein value is 13.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 12 g to 16 g, while the complete observed span is 9.9 g to 16.7 g.

Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Club sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

21.6 g at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 21.6 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 17.8 g to 25.8 g, while the complete observed span is 16.4 g to 29.7 g.

Turkey and ham sandwich on wheat, with cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Roast beef sandwich on white is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

8.1 g at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported total fat value is 8.1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 3.7 g to 17.3 g, while the complete observed span is 2.7 g to 20 g.

Turkey and ham sandwich on white is nearest the lower central boundary, and Salami sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

1.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.8 g to 2.8 g, while the complete observed span is 0.7 g to 3.4 g.

Club sandwich or sub, restaurant is nearest the lower central boundary, and Bologna sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

2.8 g at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 2.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 2.3 g to 3.5 g, while the complete observed span is 2.1 g to 5.1 g.

Italian sandwich on white is nearest the lower central boundary, and Bologna sandwich on wheat, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

743 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported sodium value is 743 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 639 mg to 1,010 mg, while the complete observed span is 515 mg to 1,080 mg.

Roast beef sandwich on wheat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Italian sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

261 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported potassium value is 261 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 205 mg to 315 mg, while the complete observed span is 131 mg to 410 mg.

Bologna sandwich on white, with cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Club sandwich on wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

169 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported calcium value is 169 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 84 mg to 236 mg, while the complete observed span is 64 mg to 282 mg.

Multiple meat sandwich on wheat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Turkey sandwich on white, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

1.8 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” records, the middle reported iron value is 1.8 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.5 mg to 2.4 mg, while the complete observed span is 1.4 mg to 2.7 mg.

Chicken deli sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurant is nearest the lower central boundary, and Roast beef sandwich on white, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

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.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 165 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 70 g to 250 g, while the complete observed span is 60–295 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 largeAppears on 42 recordsExample: Bologna sandwich on wheat →

1 miniature/sliderAppears on 42 recordsExample: Bologna sandwich on wheat →

1 regularAppears on 42 recordsExample: Bologna sandwich on wheat →

1 regular or 6" submarineAppears on 42 recordsExample: Bologna sandwich on wheat →

1 sandwich, any sizeAppears on 19 recordsExample: Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat →

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. “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” 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 61 “Deli and cured meat sandwiches” 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
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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 profile USDA 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 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 “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 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 “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.