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Beef gravy nutrition facts
A typical portion of beef gravy (1 cup; 240 g, beef) has 130 calories and 9g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 3 descriptions of it.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Gravy, beef, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 3.8g
- more than 34% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 53
- more than 15% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 633mg
- more than 88% of reference foods
1 cup weighs 240 g in USDA's record for Gravy, beef (FDC 2707145); across 3 records of beef gravy USDA weighs it at 233 to 240 g, so a linked record can show a different gram weight for the same measure.
Where the calories come from: 35% carbohydrate, 38% fat and 27% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Copper0.2 mg in 1 cup (240 g), 27% of the Daily Value
- Zinc2.4 mg in 1 cup (240 g), 22% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B120.2 µg in 1 cup (240 g), 10% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2707145), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of beef gravy USDA describes
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravy, beefSame values: Gravy, beef, canned, ready-to-serve, Gravy, beef, fat free | 53 | 3.8 g | 2.4 g | 633 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 cup (240 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.00 g | 3.75 g | 18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.66 g | 2.36 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.5 g | 4.81 g | 4% |
| Energy | 127 kcal | 53.0 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 210 g | 87.5 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.50 g | 0.21 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.96 g | 0.40 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7.20 mg | 3.00 mg | 2% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.77 g | 1.15 g | 14% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.31 g | 0.96 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.19 g | 0.080 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 14.4 mg | 6.00 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.68 mg | 0.70 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.80 mg | 2.00 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus, P | 72.0 mg | 30.0 mg | 6% |
| Potassium, K | 194 mg | 81.0 mg | 4% |
| Sodium, Na | 1,519 mg | 633 mg | 66% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.40 mg | 1.00 mg | 22% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.24 mg | 0.10 mg | 27% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.40 µg | 1.00 µg | 4% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 2.40 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.40 µg | 1.00 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.048 mg | 0.020 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 2.40 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.077 mg | 0.032 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.086 mg | 0.036 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1.58 mg | 0.66 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.024 mg | 0.010 mg | 1% |
| Folate, total | 4.80 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.24 µg | 0.10 µg | 10% |
| Choline, total | 15.1 mg | 6.30 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.24 µg | 0.10 µg | 0% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 4.80 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 4.80 µg | 2.00 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.048 g | 0.020 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.22 g | 0.090 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.42 g | 0.59 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.08 g | 0.45 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.04 g | 0.85 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.17 g | 0.070 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.024 g | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.24 g | 0.10 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.024 g | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2707145: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in beef gravy?
130 in 1 cup (240 g) of beef.
How much protein is in beef gravy?
9g in 1 cup; 3.8 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in beef gravy?
1520mg in 1 cup; 633 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov