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Classic sauce made from meat or vegetable stock, thickened with flour and fat, served with dishes.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Saucy Gravy (15 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 50 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
8
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 11% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 10 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 25 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 120 kcal |
Calculated from 50 calories per 100 g.
Saucy gravy is a savory sauce usually made from meat or vegetable stock thickened with flour and fat. It is commonly served with roasted meat, poultry, potatoes, or other dishes that benefit from a warm, pourable sauce.
To make saucy gravy from roast drippings, pour off excess fat, then whisk flour into the remaining fat and browned bits. Gradually add stock while whisking, simmer until smooth and thickened, and season to taste.
Yes, saucy gravy works without pan drippings. Melt butter or another cooking fat, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in stock. Add browned onions, herbs, or pepper for extra savory flavor if you have them.
Saucy gravy gets lumpy when flour meets liquid unevenly or the liquid is added too quickly. Whisk it vigorously, or strain it through a fine-mesh sieve; next time, add stock gradually while whisking the flour-and-fat mixture.
You can thicken saucy gravy with cornstarch instead of flour. Mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then whisk a little at a time into simmering gravy and cook briefly until it reaches the desired consistency.
Dilute overly salty saucy gravy with unsalted stock or water, adding a little at a time and tasting as you go. If it becomes too thin, simmer it gently to reduce, or thicken it with a small amount of starch slurry.
Saucy gravy pairs especially well with roast beef, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, and biscuits. Spoon it over the food just before serving, or offer it separately so it does not make crisp sides soggy.
Saucy gravy keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after the meal, then reheat only the portion you plan to serve until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, saucy gravy can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat gently while whisking; flour-thickened gravy may separate or change texture slightly, so whisk in a splash of stock or water if needed.
Yes, saucy gravy can be reheated in the microwave. Use a microwave-safe bowl, cover it loosely, and heat in short intervals, stirring between each one so the edges do not overheat and the sauce stays smooth.
Vitamins
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Biotin
0.05µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
53mg · 2% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
1.5mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.03mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
5.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Saucy gravy is a savoury sauce made by thickening meat or vegetable stock with flour and fat, sometimes using the juices left in a roasting pan. It is especially familiar in British and North American cooking, where it is served with roast dinners, poultry and mashed potatoes. Its flavour depends on the stock, while the texture is smooth and pourable, with enough body to coat the food.
Use it over roast meat, potatoes or a savoury pie, or serve it at the table so everyone can add their preferred amount. It contributes more flavour and moisture than protein, and a modest serving is an easy way to keep a meal balanced without letting the sauce dominate.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.