USDA source topicSandwiches, burgers & wraps

Egg/breakfast sandwiches: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 46 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Egg/breakfast 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 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (46 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 Egg sandwich on wheat bread; Egg sandwich on wheat bread, with meat; Egg sandwich on croissant, with sausage; Bacon biscuit sandwich; Egg salad sandwich on wheat; Egg sandwich on English muffin, with ham. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 46 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	267 kcal	227 kcal–324 kcal	166 kcal–382 kcal	46
Proteinper 100 g	12 g	10.5 g–13.7 g	8.3 g–14.1 g	46
Carbohydrateper 100 g	20.1 g	16.8 g–28.5 g	15.6 g–31.8 g	46
Total fatper 100 g	15.3 g	8.7 g–21.8 g	3.6 g–25.1 g	46
Dietary fiberper 100 g	1.2 g	0.8 g–1.8 g	0.5 g–2.8 g	46
Total sugarsper 100 g	2.4 g	1.8 g–5.2 g	1.7 g–8.2 g	46
Sodiumper 100 g	505 mg	401 mg–789 mg	348 mg–1,090 mg	46
Potassiumper 100 g	151 mg	125 mg–186 mg	109 mg–197 mg	46
Calciumper 100 g	148 mg	82 mg–227 mg	47 mg–251 mg	46
Ironper 100 g	2.1 mg	1.5 mg–2.5 mg	1.2 mg–2.7 mg	46

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

267 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported calories value is 267 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 227 kcal to 324 kcal, while the complete observed span is 166 kcal to 382 kcal.

Egg sandwich on wheat bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Egg sandwich on croissant, with sausage is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

12 g at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported protein value is 12 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 10.5 g to 13.7 g, while the complete observed span is 8.3 g to 14.1 g.

Egg sandwich on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Bacon biscuit sandwich is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

20.1 g at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 20.1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 16.8 g to 28.5 g, while the complete observed span is 15.6 g to 31.8 g.

Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage and cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Ham biscuit sandwich is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

15.3 g at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported total fat value is 15.3 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 8.7 g to 21.8 g, while the complete observed span is 3.6 g to 25.1 g.

Egg sandwich on bagel is nearest the lower central boundary, and Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage 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 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.8 g to 1.8 g, while the complete observed span is 0.5 g to 2.8 g.

Egg salad sandwich on white is nearest the lower central boundary, and Egg salad 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

2.4 g at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 2.4 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.8 g to 5.2 g, while the complete observed span is 1.7 g to 8.2 g.

Egg burrito is nearest the lower central boundary, and Egg sandwich on bagel is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

505 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported sodium value is 505 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 401 mg to 789 mg, while the complete observed span is 348 mg to 1,090 mg.

Egg salad sandwich on wheat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Egg sandwich on biscuit, with bacon is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

151 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported potassium value is 151 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 125 mg to 186 mg, while the complete observed span is 109 mg to 197 mg.

Egg sandwich on croissant is nearest the lower central boundary, and Sausage biscuit sandwich, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

148 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported calcium value is 148 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 82 mg to 227 mg, while the complete observed span is 47 mg to 251 mg.

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

Iron context

2.1 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 46 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” records, the middle reported iron value is 2.1 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.5 mg to 2.5 mg, while the complete observed span is 1.2 mg to 2.7 mg.

Egg sandwich on croissant, with bacon is nearest the lower central boundary, and Egg sandwich on bagel, with ham 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 46 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.

No preparation phrase from the wiki’s controlled vocabulary appears consistently enough to summarize this topic. Use the exact record catalog instead of inferring a shared method.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

46 of 46 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 137 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 175 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 75 g to 270 g, while the complete observed span is 8–1,508 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 38 recordsExample: Bacon biscuit sandwich →

1 regularAppears on 38 recordsExample: Bacon biscuit sandwich →

1 miniature/sliderAppears on 17 recordsExample: Egg salad sandwich on wheat →

1 submarineAppears on 11 recordsExample: Egg sandwich on wheat bread →

1 item, any sizeAppears on 4 recordsExample: Egg burrito →

1 cupAppears on 3 recordsExample: Quesadilla, egg →

1 full circleAppears on 2 recordsExample: Quesadilla, egg →

1 half circleAppears on 2 recordsExample: Quesadilla, egg →

1 regular or 6" submarineAppears on 2 recordsExample: Egg salad sandwich on wheat →

1 triangular pieceAppears on 2 recordsExample: Quesadilla, egg →

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. “Egg/breakfast 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 46 “Egg/breakfast 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 biscuit sandwichFDC 2707337	382 kcalper 100 g	13.7 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	1,090 mgper 100 g	105 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Breakfast pizza with eggFDC 2708699	292 kcalper 100 g	14 gper 100 g	1.1 gper 100 g	594 mgper 100 g	288 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg burritoFDC 2707343	249 kcalper 100 g	10.9 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	470 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg burrito, with baconFDC 2707345	260 kcalper 100 g	12.1 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	534 mgper 100 g	190 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg burrito, with hamFDC 2707346	242 kcalper 100 g	11.3 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	508 mgper 100 g	190 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg burrito, with sausageFDC 2707344	257 kcalper 100 g	11.3 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	484 mgper 100 g	190 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg salad sandwich on wheatFDC 2707281	259 kcalper 100 g	10.6 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	399 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg salad sandwich on whiteFDC 2707280	260 kcalper 100 g	10 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	402 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on bagelFDC 2707328	251 kcalper 100 g	12 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	437 mgper 100 g	185 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on bagel, with baconFDC 2707330	268 kcalper 100 g	13.7 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	536 mgper 100 g	200 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on bagel, with hamFDC 2707331	238 kcalper 100 g	12.6 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	510 mgper 100 g	205 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on bagel, with sausageFDC 2707329	274 kcalper 100 g	12.8 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	483 mgper 100 g	230 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on biscuitFDC 2707323	298 kcalper 100 g	10.7 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	708 mgper 100 g	145 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on biscuit, with baconFDC 2707326	309 kcalper 100 g	11.9 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	774 mgper 100 g	140 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on biscuit, with bacon and cheeseFDC 2707327	315 kcalper 100 g	13 gper 100 g	1.1 gper 100 g	804 mgper 100 g	160 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausageFDC 2707324	310 kcalper 100 g	11 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	665 mgper 100 g	165 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage and cheeseFDC 2707325	316 kcalper 100 g	12 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	703 mgper 100 g	190 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on croissantFDC 2707319	309 kcalper 100 g	11.4 gper 100 g	1.1 gper 100 g	388 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on croissant, with baconFDC 2707321	326 kcalper 100 g	13.8 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	525 mgper 100 g	150 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on croissant, with hamFDC 2707322	284 kcalper 100 g	12.3 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	492 mgper 100 g	155 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on croissant, with sausageFDC 2707320	325 kcalper 100 g	12.7 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	459 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on English muffinFDC 2707315	230 kcalper 100 g	11.7 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	444 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on English muffin, with baconFDC 2707317	255 kcalper 100 g	14.1 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	574 mgper 100 g	150 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on English muffin, with hamFDC 2707318	222 kcalper 100 g	12.2 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	495 mgper 100 g	145 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on English muffin, with sausageFDC 2707316	264 kcalper 100 g	12.9 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	501 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on griddle/pancakeFDC 2707332	242 kcalper 100 g	8.3 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	439 mgper 100 g	115 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on griddle/pancake, with meatFDC 2707333	287 kcalper 100 g	11.7 gper 100 g	0.5 gper 100 g	565 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on wheat breadFDC 2707311	226 kcalper 100 g	11.5 gper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	348 mgper 100 g	115 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on wheat bread, with cheeseFDC 2707312	246 kcalper 100 g	12.9 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	450 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on wheat bread, with meatFDC 2707313	266 kcalper 100 g	12.9 gper 100 g	2.1 gper 100 g	439 mgper 100 g	155 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on wheat bread, with meat and cheeseFDC 2707314	277 kcalper 100 g	13.8 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	506 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on white breadFDC 2707307	228 kcalper 100 g	10.5 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	353 mgper 100 g	115 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on white bread, with cheeseFDC 2707308	248 kcalper 100 g	12 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	455 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on white bread, with meatFDC 2707309	267 kcalper 100 g	12.1 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	443 mgper 100 g	155 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg sandwich on white bread, with meat and cheeseFDC 2707310	278 kcalper 100 g	13.1 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	510 mgper 100 g	180 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg white sandwichFDC 2707334	166 kcalper 100 g	9.4 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	357 mgper 100 g	115 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg white sandwich, with cheeseFDC 2707335	196 kcalper 100 g	11.1 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	458 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Egg white sandwich, with meatFDC 2707336	195 kcalper 100 g	12.8 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	508 mgper 100 g	170 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Ham biscuit sandwichFDC 2707338	322 kcalper 100 g	11.6 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	1,020 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Quesadilla, eggFDC 2708597	249 kcalper 100 g	10.9 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	470 mgper 100 g	70 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Quesadilla, egg, with meatFDC 2708598	249 kcalper 100 g	11.4 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	504 mgper 100 g	70 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Sausage biscuit sandwichFDC 2707339	372 kcalper 100 g	10.7 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	870 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Sausage biscuit sandwich, with cheeseFDC 2707340	370 kcalper 100 g	12.2 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	892 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Sausage English muffin sandwichFDC 2707341	300 kcalper 100 g	13.5 gper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	615 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Sausage griddle/pancake sandwichFDC 2707342	278 kcalper 100 g	10.5 gper 100 g	0.6 gper 100 g	505 mgper 100 g	155 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Taquito, eggFDC 2708602	281 kcalper 100 g	9.9 gper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	555 mgper 100 g	70 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 “Egg/breakfast 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 “Egg/breakfast sandwiches” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 46 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.