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USDA Meat and BBQ sandwiches records: median 228 calories per 100 g across 19 foods

Across 19 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 228 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 185 kcal to 253 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 19 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 19 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 185 kcal
    185 kcal
  2. Median 228 kcal
    228 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 253 kcal
    253 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Meat and BBQ sandwiches” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (19 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 Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun; Cuban sandwich; Steak sandwich or sub on white; Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white; Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat; Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 19 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 19 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 g228 kcal185 kcal–253 kcal180 kcal–270 kcal19
Proteinper 100 g15.9 g11.3 g–18.5 g11.2 g–19.2 g19
Carbohydrateper 100 g23.3 g18.7 g–25.6 g16.3 g–28.7 g19
Total fatper 100 g8.2 g5.3 g–11 g4.4 g–12.2 g19
Dietary fiberper 100 g1.2 g0.8 g–2.2 g0.8 g–2.8 g19
Total sugarsper 100 g4.7 g2.6 g–9.1 g1.7 g–9.1 g19
Sodiumper 100 g511 mg357 mg–555 mg323 mg–567 mg19
Potassiumper 100 g221 mg205 mg–252 mg203 mg–262 mg19
Calciumper 100 g72 mg59 mg–236 mg46 mg–269 mg19
Ironper 100 g2.1 mg1.6 mg–2.6 mg1.5 mg–3 mg19

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

Calcium: 72 mg calculated median

Among 19 “Meat and BBQ sandwiches” records, the central interval for calcium extends from 59 mg to 236 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 46 mg to 269 mg.

10th percentile: Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun reports 59 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 233 mg in Pork sandwich, with cheese and 249 mg in Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat; it is not itself an observed record value.

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

A comparatively wide central spread

Total sugars: 4.7 g calculated median

Among 19 “Meat and BBQ sandwiches” records, the central interval for total sugars extends from 2.6 g to 9.1 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 1.7 g to 9.1 g.

10th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 2.5 g in Cuban sandwich and 2.7 g in Steak sandwich or sub on wheat; it is not itself an observed record value.

90th percentile: Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun reports 9.1 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 19 “Meat and BBQ sandwiches” records, the central interval for dietary fiber extends from 0.8 g to 2.2 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0.8 g to 2.8 g.

10th percentile: Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun reports 0.8 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat reports 2.2 g, 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 19 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.

19 of 19 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 52 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. “Meat and BBQ 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 Barbecue beef sandwich Barbecue beef sandwich: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Barbecue chicken sandwich Barbecue chicken sandwich: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Barbecue pork sandwich Barbecue pork sandwich: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Pork sandwich Pork sandwich: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Sloppy joe sandwich Sloppy joe sandwich: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.

Complete source catalog

All 19 “Meat and BBQ 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
Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bunFDC 2706886 240 kcalper 100 g 17 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 544 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bunFDC 2706885 245 kcalper 100 g 16.5 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 562 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Barbecue chicken sandwich, on wheat bunFDC 2706999 199 kcalper 100 g 16.5 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 513 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Barbecue chicken sandwich, on white bunFDC 2706998 204 kcalper 100 g 15.9 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 531 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Barbecue pork sandwich, on wheat bunFDC 2706976 238 kcalper 100 g 15.5 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 549 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Barbecue pork sandwich, on white bunFDC 2706975 243 kcalper 100 g 15 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 567 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Barbecue rib sandwichFDC 2706974 223 kcalper 100 g 13.7 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 466 mgper 100 g 190 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheatFDC 2706961 268 kcalper 100 g 19.2 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 523 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cheese steak sandwich or sub on whiteFDC 2706960 270 kcalper 100 g 18.4 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 527 mgper 100 g 145 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cuban sandwichFDC 2706973 228 kcalper 100 g 15.9 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 553 mgper 100 g 190 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Gyro sandwichFDC 2706962 184 kcalper 100 g 11.2 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 323 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Meatball sandwich or subFDC 2706945 207 kcalper 100 g 11.3 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 511 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Meatloaf sandwichFDC 2706946 217 kcalper 100 g 11.8 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 494 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pork sandwichFDC 2706977 226 kcalper 100 g 17.7 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 403 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pork sandwich, with cheeseFDC 2706978 246 kcalper 100 g 18.1 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 496 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sloppy joe sandwich, on wheat bunFDC 2706884 180 kcalper 100 g 11.8 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 343 mgper 100 g 185 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bunFDC 2706883 185 kcalper 100 g 11.3 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 360 mgper 100 g 185 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Steak sandwich or sub on wheatFDC 2706959 247 kcalper 100 g 18.9 gper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 406 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Steak sandwich or sub on whiteFDC 2706958 249 kcalper 100 g 17.9 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 411 mgper 100 g 115 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 “Meat and BBQ 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 “Meat and BBQ sandwiches” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 19 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 11 exact records behind Meat and BBQ 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

Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white is higher in calcium per 100 g

Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white reports 269 mg versus 59 mg for Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun: a 210 mg difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

Inspect the underlying evidence

The denominator changes the answer

Steak sandwich or sub on white is denser; Barbecue rib sandwich is higher in its source amount

Steak sandwich or sub on white reports 117 mg per 100 g and 135 mg in USDA source amount (115 g). Barbecue rib sandwich reports a lower 72 mg per 100 g but a higher 137 mg in USDA source amount (190 g).

Record identity is part of the estimate

Distinguish “Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun” from “Meatball sandwich or sub”

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 Meat and BBQ sandwiches source topic, each path states why the destination belongs here, so you can distinguish a true evidentiary connection from a merely similar label.

Put the observed spread in corpus context Calcium: density and serving context

In this page’s records, calcium runs from 59 mg in Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun to 269 mg in Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain

USDA input 18350 appears in 5 of 11 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 60–70 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 4 of 11 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 Dietary fiber: density and serving context

In this page’s records, dietary fiber runs from 0.8 g in Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun to 2.8 g in Steak sandwich or sub on wheat, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Inspect an exact record Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2706883 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path 11 records share this broad food family Sandwiches, burgers & wraps: broader category context

Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun and Cuban sandwich, plus 9 more are assigned to Feast’s Sandwiches, burgers & wraps editorial category. Use the category page to compare nearby foods at a broad level; keep the exact USDA descriptions on this page for record-level decisions.

Follow this evidence path Check another exact record Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2706886 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path