Gravy, instant beef, dry
FDC 171589serving (7 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 2 · -8 vs Soups & sauces medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Gravy, instant beef, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 2 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 44 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (35% DV), an excellent source of protein (20% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (15% DV). Most of its 369 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (5200 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (23.9 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 369 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5200 mg | 226% |
| Carbohydrate | 61 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Sugars | 24 g | |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.66 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0.77 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 364 mg | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 0.69 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9.9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.14 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171589Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the soups & sauces median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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