Soups & sauces

Gravy, au jus, dry

FDC 171169tsp (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -9 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Gravy, au jus, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 55 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (52% DV), a good source of protein (18% DV), a good source of magnesium (13% DV). Most of its 313 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (11600 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.2 g · 12%Carb 47.5 g · 61%Fat 9.6 g · 28%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories313 kcal16%
Total fat9.6 g12%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Cholesterol4 mg1%
Sodium11600 mg504%
Carbohydrate48 g17%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein9.2 g18%
Potassium279 mg6%
Calcium140 mg11%
Iron9.3 mg52%
Magnesium56 mg13%
Vitamin C1 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171169

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.

Iron52% DV
Protein18% DV
Magnesium13% DV
Calcium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density1 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g9.2 vs 3.1 median
Sodium / 100 g11600 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Gravy, au jus, cannedDensity 1 vs 1Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hotDensity 1 vs 1Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dryDensity 1 vs 1

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