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Instant beef gravy
Calories & nutrition facts
dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 369 kcal —
- Protein 9.8 g 20%
- Carbohydrate 57 g 21%
- Fat 9.5 g 12%
- Saturated fat 4.9 g 24%
- Fibre 4.3 g 15%
- Sugars 24 g —
- Sodium 5203 mg 226%
- Cholesterol 11 mg 4%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.51 mg 40%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.2 mg 24%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 34 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.62 µg 26%
- Choline 47.8 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 141 mg 11%
- Iron 6.3 mg 35%
- Magnesium 41 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 239 mg 19%
- Potassium 450 mg 10%
- Zinc 0.76 mg 7%
- Copper 0.15 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
- Selenium 18 µg 33%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 369 | 9.8 g | 57 g | 9.5 g |
| 1 × serving | 6.7 g | 25 | 0.7 g | 3.8 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × package (16 oz) | 454 g | 1675 | 45 g | 258 g | 43 g |
| 2 × serving | 13.4 g | 49 | 1.3 g | 7.6 g | 1.3 g |
| ½ × serving | 3.4 g | 12 | 0.3 g | 1.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × serving | 20.1 g | 74 | 2 g | 11 g | 1.9 g |
| 4 × serving | 26.8 g | 99 | 2.6 g | 15 g | 2.5 g |
Similar foods
- Brown instant gravydry380 kcal / 100 g
- Beef gravycanned, ready-to-serve53 kcal / 100 g
- Beef broth or bouillon soupcanned, ready-to-serve7 kcal / 100 g
- Gravyunspecified type, dry344 kcal / 100 g
- Gravy powderdry mix313 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey gravydry367 kcal / 100 g
- Instant gravy granules407 kcal / 100 g
- Brown gravydry367 kcal / 100 g
- Pork gravydry, powder367 kcal / 100 g
- Onion gravydehydrated322 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Instant beef gravy
How do you make instant beef gravy without lumps?
Put the granules or powder in a small pan, then whisk in cold water until smooth before adding the remaining hot water. Heat gently, whisking, until it simmers and thickens; follow the packet’s stated water quantity, as products differ.
How can you make instant beef gravy taste richer?
Stir in a little of the meat’s resting juices, or deglaze the roasting tin with hot water and whisk in the gravy granules. A dash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of black pepper also adds savoury depth.
What should you serve with instant beef gravy?
It goes naturally with roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes, and works with bangers and mash or shepherd’s pie. Pour it on just before serving so crisp potatoes and pastry stay crisp.
How should you store instant beef gravy once it is made?
Cool leftover gravy promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container and use within two days. Reheat until steaming hot, stirring well; keep dry granules in an airtight container in a cool cupboard.
Can you use instant beef gravy instead of beef stock?
You can, but it is thicker and more strongly seasoned than stock. Thin it with hot water for a sauce base, and add it gradually to stews or casseroles because it can make them salty and thick.
Is instant beef gravy different from brown instant gravy?
They are close in energy: instant beef gravy has 369 kcal per 100 g, while brown instant gravy has 380 kcal. Beef gravy is flavoured to accompany beef; brown gravy is a more general savoury option.
How much sodium is in a serving of instant beef gravy?
A 6.7 g serving contains 349 mg of sodium. That is a small amount of dry mix, so the prepared serving’s sodium also depends on how much water you use and how much gravy you pour.
Can you freeze instant beef gravy after making it?
Yes. Freeze cooled gravy in small airtight portions, then thaw it in the fridge and reheat until steaming, stirring to bring the texture back together. Whisk in a splash of water if it has thickened.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171589 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
