Soups & sauces

Gravy, chicken, dry

FDC 171567tbsp (8 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 7 · -3 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Gravy, chicken, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 7 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 36 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (23% DV), a good source of calcium (11% DV), a good source of magnesium (10% DV). Most of its 381 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (4150 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.3 g · 12%Carb 62.1 g · 65%Fat 9.7 g · 23%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories381 kcal19%
Total fat9.7 g12%
Saturated fat2.9 g15%
Cholesterol19 mg6%
Sodium4150 mg180%
Carbohydrate62 g23%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein11 g23%
Potassium404 mg9%
Calcium146 mg11%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin A38 µg4%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171567

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.

Protein23% DV
Calcium11% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density7 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 3.1 median
Sodium / 100 g4150 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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