Food guide

Chicken Gravy

Chicken Gravy is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Chicken Gravy, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chicken gravy for fair comparison. Typical serving: 15 g (1 tbsp) — 48 kcal per 15 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chicken Gravy
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	320 kcal	48 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	4.7 g	0.7 g	1.5 g
Carbohydrate	35.3 g	5.3 g	11 g
Fat	17.3 g	2.6 g	5.4 g
Fibre	0.7 g	0.1 g	0.2 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chicken gravy, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chicken Gravy
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 µg	0.15 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	0.015 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0.6 µg	0.09 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.024 mg	0.004 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.053 mg	0.008 mg	4%
Niacin	0.28 mg	0.042 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.025 mg	0.004 mg	1%
Folate	2 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.14 mg	0.021 mg	3%
Choline	3.7 mg	0.56 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	10 mg	1.5 mg	<1%
Iron	0.09 mg	0.013 mg	<1%
Magnesium	3 mg	0.45 mg	<1%
Phosphorus	20 mg	3 mg	2%
Potassium	42 mg	6.3 mg	<1%
Sodium	389 mg	58.4 mg	17%
Zinc	0.08 mg	0.012 mg	<1%
Selenium	0.4 µg	0.06 µg	<1%
Copper	0.019 mg	0.003 mg	2%
Manganese	0.015 mg	0.002 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chicken gravy?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Chicken Gravy is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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