Soups & sauces

Gravy, unspecified type, dry

FDC 171570cup (8 fl oz) (25 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, unspecified type, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 2 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 45 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (26% DV), a good source of calcium (12% DV), a good source of magnesium (11% DV). Most of its 344 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (5730 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13 g · 15%Carb 58 g · 65%Fat 8 g · 20%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories344 kcal17%
Total fat8 g10%
Saturated fat2.9 g14%
Cholesterol4 mg1%
Sodium5730 mg249%
Carbohydrate58 g21%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein13 g26%
Potassium262 mg6%
Calcium150 mg12%
Iron1 mg6%
Magnesium45 mg11%
Vitamin C7 mg8%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171570

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.

Protein26% DV
Calcium12% DV
Magnesium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density2 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 3.1 median
Sodium / 100 g5730 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Gravy, instant beef, dryDensity 2 vs 2Sauce, barbecueDensity 3 vs 2Sauce, steak, tomato basedDensity 4 vs 2

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