Soups & sauces

Gravy, instant beef, dry

FDC 171589serving (7 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 2 · -8 vs Soups & sauces median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.8 g · 11%Carb 61.1 g · 66%Fat 9.5 g · 23%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories369 kcal18%
Total fat9.5 g12%
Saturated fat4.9 g24%
Cholesterol11 mg4%
Sodium5200 mg226%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Dietary fiber4.3 g15%
Sugars24 g
Protein9.8 g20%
Potassium450 mg10%
Calcium141 mg11%
Iron6.3 mg35%
Magnesium41 mg10%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.01 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171589

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.

Iron35% DV
Protein20% DV
Dietary fiber15% DV
Calcium11% DV
Potassium10% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density2 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g9.8 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.3 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g5200 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Sauce, barbecueDensity 3 vs 2Sauce, steak, tomato basedDensity 4 vs 2Gravy, brown, dryDensity 5 vs 2

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