Heinz chicken gravy has 46 kcal and 372 mg sodium per 100 g. Among the lowest-sodium canned gravies available. A 60 ml ladle adds 28 calories. Track the ladle count – two servings at dinner double the sodium to 446 mg.
How should I track Gravy, Heinz Home Style, classic chicken?
Small amounts of Gravy, Heinz Home Style, classic chicken add up faster than most people realize. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that condiments are among the most frequently omitted items in food logs — skipped 1–80% of the time. A tablespoon of mayo or dressing can add 50–100 calories, and most people use two or three tablespoons without measuring. The fix is simple: keep a teaspoon or scale near your plate and measure once. Sauces and dressings are often the hidden reason a "healthy" salad ends up at 600+ calories.