Turkey gravy: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of turkey gravy (¼ cup, 60 g) has 31 kcal. Per 100 g: 51 kcal.
Turkey gravy is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 2.6 g protein, 5.1 g carbohydrates (0.4 g fiber) and 2.1 g fat: about 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What turkey gravy provides most
No nutrient reaches 10% of the Daily Value in 100 g of turkey gravy.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 577 mg.
Turkey gravy per serving
The serving is ¼ cup, 60 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | ¼ cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | 31 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Sugars | 0.21 g | 0.13 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 577 mg | 346 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey gravy, canned | 60 | 31 |
| Total | 60 | 31 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
USDA record for canned turkey gravy. Homemade gravy depends on how much roast fat goes in.
Turkey gravy nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 51 kcal | — |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5 % |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.49 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1 % |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 1 % |
| Total sugars | 0.21 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 2 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 6 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 1.3 mg | 8 % |
| B6 | 0.01 mg | 1 % |
| B9 · Folate | 2 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0.1 µg | 4 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0 % |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4 % |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 2 % |
| Sodium | 577 mg | 25 % |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 7 % |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.03 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, turkey gravy ranks 76th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
English cooking: a sauce made from roast meat juices.
Approximate origin, under review.
On holidays
🦃 Turkey gravy is part of the Thanksgiving table, the fourth Thursday of November (November 26 in 2026). Calories in Thanksgiving food
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a turkey gravy?
A reference serving (¼ cup, 60 g) has 31 kcal: 51 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a turkey gravy?
In the reference recipe: turkey gravy, canned (60 g).
How much protein does turkey gravy have?
2.6 g per 100 g; 1.6 g in ¼ cup.
How many carbs does turkey gravy have?
5.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.4 g is fiber and 0.21 g sugars.
Where does turkey gravy come from?
English cooking: a sauce made from roast meat juices. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 6125 · Gravy, turkey, canned, ready-to-serve · Turkey gravy, ready to serve
One serving (¼ cup) is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers