Soups & sauces

Gravy, brown instant, dry

FDC 171588serving (7 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 5 · -5 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Gravy, brown instant, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 5 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 40 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (41% DV), a good source of protein (17% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (11% DV). Most of its 380 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (5050 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (5.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.5 g · 9%Carb 59.8 g · 63%Fat 11.8 g · 28%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories380 kcal19%
Total fat12 g15%
Saturated fat5.9 g29%
Cholesterol12 mg4%
Sodium5050 mg220%
Carbohydrate60 g22%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Sugars9.2 g
Protein8.5 g17%
Potassium367 mg8%
Calcium116 mg9%
Iron7.4 mg41%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin C1.9 mg2%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.38 mg3%

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FDC 171588

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.

Iron41% DV
Protein17% DV
Dietary fiber11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density5 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g8.5 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g3.2 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g5050 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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