Calories in Gravy, instant beef, dry
Generic food Dried or dry Soups and Sauces
Gravy, instant beef, dry contains 369 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (6.7 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 35% of the Daily Value for iron and 33% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 369 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat M | 4.9 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol M | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium M | 5,203 mg | 226% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 61.1 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Total sugars C | 23.9 g | |
| Protein M | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.51 mg | 40% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.62 µg | 26% |
| Choline M | 47.8 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron M | 6.3 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium C | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 239 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 450 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.76 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese C | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 18 µg | 33% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 23%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.8 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber4.3 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars23.9 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.9 g)
- Fat9.5 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat4.9 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium5,203 mgin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.94 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.87 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.45 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.068 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.092 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 4.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 15 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,544 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 8 IU |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Gravy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravy, au jus, canned Canned | 16 | 1.2 g | 2.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Gravy, au jus, dry Dried or dry | 313 | 9.2 g | 47.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Gravy, mushroom, canned Canned | 50 | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Gravy, mushroom, dry, powder Dried or dry | 328 | 10 g | 64.7 g | 4 g |
| Gravy, onion, dry, mix Dried or dry | 322 | 9 g | 67.6 g | 3 g |
| Gravy, pork, dry, powder Dried or dry | 367 | 8.8 g | 63.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Gravy, beef, canned, ready-to-serve Canned | 53 | 3.8 g | 4.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Gravy, brown, dry Dried or dry | 367 | 10.7 g | 59.4 g | 9.6 g |
| Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve Canned | 48 | 0.71 g | 5.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Gravy, chicken, dry Dried or dry | 381 | 11.3 g | 62.1 g | 9.7 g |
| Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve Canned | 51 | 2.6 g | 5.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Gravy, turkey, dry Dried or dry | 367 | 10.4 g | 65.1 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry Dried or dry | 438 | 16.7 g | 64.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Soup, cream of vegetable, dry, powder Dried or dry | 446 | 8 g | 52.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Sauce, cheese sauce mix, dry Dried or dry | 438 | 7.7 g | 60.5 g | 18.3 g |
| Potato soup, instant, dry mix Dried or dry | 343 | 9.2 g | 76.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve | 220 | 3.3 g | 44.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Wasabi | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Sauce, duck, ready-to-serve | 245 | 0.36 g | 60.7 g | 0.13 g |
| Soup, onion, dry, mix Dried or dry | 293 | 7.5 g | 65.1 g | 0.34 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry gravy?
100 g of dried or dry gravy has 369 kcal. 1 serving (6.7 g): about 25 kcal. 1 package, 16 oz (454 g): about 1,675 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry gravy?
Dried or dry gravy contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.66 g in 1 serving (6.7 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry gravy?
Dried or dry gravy has 61.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fiber and 23.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry gravy?
Dried or dry gravy contains 9.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.9 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry gravy contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (40% DV), iron (35% DV), selenium (33% DV), Vitamin B12 (26% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry gravy?
100 g contains 5,203 mg of sodium, 226% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does gravy have the same nutrition dried or dry and canned?
No. Per 100 g, gravy, instant beef, dry has 369 kcal, while gravy, au jus, canned has 16 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171589. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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