Best Turkey Gravy from Cook's Illustrated has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 3.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 49, for Best Turkey Gravy from Cook's Illustrated, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 58% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 256.1 IU | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 65.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.2 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 5.8 mcg | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 9.2 mg | 0.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.58 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 4.6 mg | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 37 mg | 3.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 88.4 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 157.1 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.58 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 3.5 mcg | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 2.14 g | 0.7% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.12 g | 0.46% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 1.2 g | |||
Ash | 0.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 48
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 21.8 mg 7.3%
Sodium 271.7 mg 11.3%
Total Carbohydrates 3.7 g 1.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 5.2 g 10.4%
Vitamin A 8.9% Vitamin C 3.3%
Calcium 1.6% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 16.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 20.2 g | Carbs 3.7 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 240
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 25.6 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 92
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 5.6 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 239
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 13.9 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 335
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 63.8 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 312
Protein 17.2 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 19.6 g