Soups & sauces

Gravy, brown, dry

FDC 171565tbsp (6 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 5 · -5 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Gravy, brown, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 5 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 41 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV), a good source of calcium (10% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 367 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (4840 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.7 g · 12%Carb 59.4 g · 65%Fat 9.6 g · 24%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories367 kcal18%
Total fat9.6 g12%
Saturated fat3.3 g17%
Cholesterol3 mg1%
Sodium4840 mg210%
Carbohydrate59 g22%
Dietary fiber2 g7%
Sugars-
Protein11 g21%
Potassium262 mg6%
Calcium132 mg10%
Iron1.7 mg10%
Magnesium34 mg8%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0%
Vitamin A8 µg1%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171565

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein21% DV
Calcium10% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density5 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g2 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g4840 vs 1030 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Gravy, brown instant, dryDensity 5 vs 5Gravy, turkey, dryDensity 6 vs 5Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serveDensity 6 vs 5

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