Calories in
gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken
46 kcal per 100 g Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, classic chicken contains 46 calories per 100 grams, or about 27 calories per 0.25 cup. Per 100 g it provides 0.7 g protein, 5.0 g carbohydrate and 2.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 44% carbohydrate, 6% protein, 50% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 58.0 g | 27 | 0.4 g | 2.9 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 cup | 230.0 g | 106 | 1.5 g | 11.5 g | 5.9 g |
| 1 jar 12 oz | 324.0 g | 149 | 2.2 g | 16.2 g | 8.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.25 cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.25 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 46 kcal | 27 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.0 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 372.0 mg | 215.8 mg |
| Potassium | 35.0 mg | 20.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Water | 90.7 g | 52.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174072). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken compares
Among the 63 soups, sauces, and gravies items on this site, gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken ranks 46 of 63 by calorie density, against a category average of 169 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 73% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.5 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 0.25 cup (27 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 6 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken?
Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, classic chicken contains 46 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 27 calories per 0.25 cup. It also provides 0.7 g of protein, 5.0 g of carbohydrate and 2.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken?
By calories, gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken is roughly 44% carbohydrate, 6% protein and 50% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.25 cup?
About 6 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the gravy, heinz home style, classic chicken I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, classic chicken". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.