Calories in
gravy, instant beef, dry
369 kcal per 100 g Gravy, instant beef, dry contains 369 calories per 100 grams, or about 1675 calories per package (16 oz). Per 100 g it provides 9.8 g protein, 61.1 g carbohydrate and 9.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 66% carbohydrate, 11% protein, 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 6.7 g | 25 | 0.7 g | 4.1 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 package (16 oz) | 454.0 g | 1,675 | 44.5 g | 277.4 g | 43.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per package (16 oz)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per package (16 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 369 kcal | 1675 kcal |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 44.5 g |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 43.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 22.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 277.4 g |
| Fibre | 4.3 g | 19.5 g |
| Sugars | 23.9 g | 108.5 g |
| Sodium | 5,203.0 mg | 23,621.6 mg |
| Potassium | 450.0 mg | 2,043.0 mg |
| Calcium | 141.0 mg | 640.1 mg |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 28.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 9.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 11.0 mg | 49.9 mg |
| Water | 4.7 g | 21.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171589). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How gravy, instant beef, dry compares
Among the 63 soups, sauces, and gravies items on this site, gravy, instant beef, dry ranks 8 of 63 by calorie density, against a category average of 169 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 118% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one package (16 oz) (1675 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 342 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, instant beef, dry?
Gravy, instant beef, dry contains 369 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 1675 calories per package (16 oz). It also provides 9.8 g of protein, 61.1 g of carbohydrate and 9.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of gravy, instant beef, dry?
By calories, gravy, instant beef, dry is roughly 66% carbohydrate, 11% protein and 23% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a package (16 oz)?
About 342 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, instant beef, dry 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, instant beef, dry". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.