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General Mills Cheerios vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between General Mills Cheerios and Salisbury steak

  • Salisbury steak contains less Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than General Mills Cheerios.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from General Mills Cheerios is 403% higher.
  • Salisbury steak has 495 times less Vitamin A RAE than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios have 990µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salisbury steak has 2µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen.

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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 Calcium +753.2%
Contains more Iron +3391.6%
Contains more Magnesium +570.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.7%
Contains more Potassium +345.1%
Contains more Zinc +2130.7%
Contains more Copper +363.9%
Contains more Manganese +1938.5%
Contains more Selenium +232%
Equal in Sodium - 509
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Calcium +753.2%
Contains more Iron +3391.6%
Contains more Magnesium +570.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.7%
Contains more Potassium +345.1%
Contains more Zinc +2130.7%
Contains more Copper +363.9%
Contains more Manganese +1938.5%
Contains more Selenium +232%
Equal in Sodium - 509

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +65880%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1488.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1724.4%
Contains more Folate +5392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +65880%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1488.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1724.4%
Contains more Folate +5392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +980.1%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Water +1346.2%
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +980.1%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Water +1346.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.9%
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2167.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
93% 7%
Starch: 57.37 g
Sucrose: 4.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 9%
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 Starch +2167.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
General Mills Cheerios Salisbury steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Salisbury steak Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 5.78g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 6.98g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Carbs 73.23g 6.78g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 376kcal 149kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 2.53g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 9.4g 1g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 47mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 0.95mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 17mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 127mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 144mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 509mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.75mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.083mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.174mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 7.5µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 5IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 2µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.23mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 1IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.059mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.118mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 1.32mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.203mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.131mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 13µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.41µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg General Mills Cheerios
Tryptophan 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg General Mills Cheerios
Leucine 0.91mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg General Mills Cheerios
Methionine 0.178mg General Mills Cheerios
Phenylalanine 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.284g General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 1.5g 3.982g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 1.483g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g 1.252g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.057g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Salisbury steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
261%
General Mills Cheerios
15%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/nutrients
  2. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.