Soups & sauces

Gravy, au jus, canned

FDC 171168cup (59 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -9 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Gravy, au jus, canned is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 54 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 16 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (478 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.2 g · 29%Carb 2.5 g · 60%Fat 0.2 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories16 kcal1%
Total fat0.2 g0%
Saturated fat0.1 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium478 mg21%
Carbohydrate2.5 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein1.2 g2%
Potassium81 mg2%
Calcium4 mg0%
Iron0.6 mg3%
Magnesium2 mg0%
Vitamin C1 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171168

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density1 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g1.2 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g478 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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