Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, classic chicken
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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HEINZ Home Style Classic Chicken Gravy is a smooth, savory, and velvety sauce with a rich chicken flavor and a light, pourable consistency. It delivers a comforting, umami-packed taste that perfectly complements roasted meats and mashed potatoes. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, moderate-fat condiment that adds significant flavor without a heavy caloric load.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 44% carbs · 50% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its consistent, reliable savory flavor that instantly elevates simple weeknight meals like chicken and rice or mashed potatoes. Its convenience and familiar, comforting taste make it a staple for quick family dinners.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its likely high sodium content, which can be a concern for those monitoring blood pressure. To counteract this, use it sparingly, pair it with low-sodium sides, and ensure the rest of the meal is balanced with fresh vegetables and lean protein.
Key benefits
- Low in calories (46 kcal per 100g)
- Source of dietary fat for satiety
- Adds significant flavor without sugar
- Quick and convenient meal enhancer
- Provides a classic, savory taste profile
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic 'gravy' in American comfort food is often a roux-based sauce, a technique borrowed from French cuisine, but adapted into a uniquely hearty staple.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 90.7 g |
| Energy | 46.0 kcal |
| Energy | 192 kj |
| Protein | 0.67 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.6 g |
| Ash | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 5.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.07 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 22.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 35.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 372 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.08 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.28 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.11 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.09 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.80 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 3.1 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.66 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.50 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.97 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 0.96 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.40 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.40 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.01 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, savory beef — USDA does not publish this profile for Gravy.
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g |
| Threonine | 0.03 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.03 g |
| Leucine | 0.06 g |
| Lysine | 0.05 g |
| Methionine | 0.01 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.02 g |
| Valine | 0.04 g |
| Arginine | 0.06 g |
| Histidine | 0.02 g |
| Alanine | 0.06 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.07 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.44 g |
| Glycine | 0.10 g |
| Proline | 0.08 g |
| Serine | 0.04 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.04 g |
FAQ
Is this gravy gluten-free?
Typically, no. Most commercial gravies, including this style, use wheat flour as a thickener, making them unsuitable for a gluten-free diet.
Can I use this as a base for other sauces?
Yes, it's a versatile base. You can enhance it by adding sautéed mushrooms, onions, herbs like thyme or rosemary, or a splash of white wine.
How does it compare to homemade gravy?
This offers convenience and consistent flavor. Homemade gravy allows for control over ingredients, sodium, and fat, often using drippings for a deeper, more complex flavor.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.46 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 10.63 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.