Cream of Wheat vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cream of Wheat and Salisbury steak different?
- Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Salisbury steak is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 50% more than Salisbury steak.
- Cream of Wheat contains 116 times more Vitamin A RAE than Salisbury steak. Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salisbury steak contains 2µg.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +422.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +620% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +605.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +376.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
6.98 g
Fats:
10.47 g
Carbs:
6.78 g
Water:
74.19 g
Other:
1.58 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +279.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4262.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14439.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1006.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 149kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 6.98g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 10.47g |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 5.78g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 6.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.95mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.26g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.75mg |
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| Starch | 2.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 509mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.23mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.32mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.131mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.41µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 13µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.284g |
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| Choline | 46.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 3.982g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 4.798g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.483g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.057g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.252g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.