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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, 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 than General Mills Cheerios. General Mills Cheerios have 990µg of Vitamin A, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +570.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.1%
Contains more IronIron +3391.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2130.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1938.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +232%
~equal in Sodium ~509mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 72% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65880%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1488.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1551.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +5392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +73.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +980.1%
Contains more OtherOther +78.5%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1346.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
39% 47% 14%
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 -62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +2167.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 376kcal 149kcal General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 6.98g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Vitamin C 21.6mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Net carbs 63.83g 5.78g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 6.78g General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 1IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 17mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 47mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 144mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 0.95mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 9.4g 1g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.083mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.75mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 2.53g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 127mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 509mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 5IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 990µg 2µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.23mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.174mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 7.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.41µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 13µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.284g General Mills Cheerios
Choline 26.2mg 46.8mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 1.5g 3.982g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 1.483g 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
Fructose 0.09g 0g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.057g General Mills Cheerios
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g 1.252g General Mills Cheerios

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Salisbury steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
242%
General Mills Cheerios
16%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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.