Which has more protein, Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix or BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared?

BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared has more protein at 6.89g per 100g, compared to 4.89g for Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix.

Which has more calories, Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix or BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared?

Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix has more calories at 190 kcal per 100g, compared to 155 kcal for BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared.

Is Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix healthier than BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Macaroni and cheese vs BANQUET

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Macaroni and 190

BANQUET 155

Protein (g)

Macaroni and 4.89

BANQUET 6.89

Carbs (g)

Macaroni and 23.9

BANQUET 6.96

Fat (g)

Macaroni and 8.28

BANQUET 11.1

Fiber (g)

Macaroni and 1.20

BANQUET 1.00

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared — 6.89g vs 4.89g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared — 155 vs 190 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Macaroni and cheese	BANQUET	Diff
Energy
Energy	190 kcal	155 kcal	+23%
Macronutrients
Water	61.6 g	73.5 g	-16%
Protein	4.89 g	6.89 g	-29%
Total lipid (fat)	8.28 g	11.1 g	-25%
Carbohydrate, by difference	23.9 g	6.96 g	+244%
Fiber, total dietary	1.20 g	1.00 g	+20%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	1.82 g	4.28 g	-58%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	3.69 g	5.16 g	-29%
Fatty acids, total trans	1.24 g	0.291 g	+327%
Cholesterol	3.00 mg	36.0 mg	-92%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.177 mg	0.062 mg	+185%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.178 mg	0.120 mg	+48%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.18 mg	1.38 mg	-14%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.432 mg	—
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.061 mg	0.140 mg	-56%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	70.0 ug	13.0 ug	+438%
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	63.0 ug	—
Choline, total	26.9 mg	—
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	0.160 ug	0.380 ug	-58%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	—	0.290 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	63.0 mg	51.0 mg	+24%
Iron, Fe	0.990 mg	0.980 mg	+1%
Magnesium, Mg	17.0 mg	17.0 mg	=
Phosphorus, P	112 mg	135 mg	-17%
Potassium, K	129 mg	142 mg	-9%
Sodium, Na	338 mg	517 mg	-35%
Zinc, Zn	0.470 mg	0.730 mg	-36%
Copper, Cu	0.074 mg	0.084 mg	-12%
Manganese, Mn	0.236 mg	0.173 mg	+36%
Selenium, Se	12.5 ug	7.70 ug	+62%
Other Nutrients
Energy	794 kj	650 kj	+22%
Ash	1.30 g	1.58 g	-18%
Total Sugars	4.27 g	0.280 g	+1425%
Sucrose	0 g	0 g	=
Glucose	0 g	0.280 g	-100%
Fructose	0 g	0 g	=
Lactose	3.02 g	0 g
Maltose	1.25 g	0 g
Galactose	0 g	0 g	=
Starch	17.5 g	2.50 g	+601%
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	6.00 ug	13.0 ug	-54%
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	114 ug	—
Betaine	15.3 mg	—
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	6.40 ug	—
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form)	5.90 ug	—
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	0.018 g	0.005 g	+260%
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	0.014 g	0 g
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	0.010 g	0 g
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	0.024 g	0.012 g	+100%
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	0.029 g	0.009 g	+222%
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.093 g	0.197 g	-53%
SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid)	0.011 g	0.024 g	-54%
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	1.03 g	2.70 g	-62%
SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid)	0.013 g	0.063 g	-79%
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.514 g	1.25 g	-59%
SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid)	0.023 g	0.015 g	+53%
SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid)	0.023 g	0.005 g	+360%
SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid)	0.010 g	0.001 g	+900%
MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid)	0.007 g	0.059 g	-88%
MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0.021 g	0.427 g	-95%
MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis)	0.017 g	0.413 g	-96%
MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid)	0.005 g	0.043 g	-88%
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	3.64 g	4.51 g	-19%
MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis)	2.50 g	4.29 g	-42%
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0.015 g	0.112 g	-87%
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0 g	0.002 g	-100%
MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis)	0 g	0.002 g	-100%
MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis)	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	1.88 g	1.66 g	+14%
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	1.67 g	1.48 g	+13%
PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid)	1.56 g	1.40 g	+12%
PUFA 18:2 CLAs	0.012 g	0.031 g	-61%
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.199 g	0.065 g	+206%
PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid)	0.190 g	0.063 g	+202%
PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.009 g	0.003 g	+200%
PUFA 18:3i	—	0 g
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid)	0 g	0.002 g	-100%
PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid)	0.002 g	0.033 g	-94%
PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.001 g	0.018 g	-94%
PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid)	0 g	0.004 g	-100%
PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid)	0.001 g	0.014 g	-93%
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family)	0.005 g	0.035 g	-86%
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid)	0 g	0.003 g	-100%
PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid)	0 g	0.011 g	-100%
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	0 g	0.005 g	-100%
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	0 g	0.003 g	-100%
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic	1.15 g	0.238 g	+382%
TFA 16:1 t	0.004 g	0.014 g	-71%
TFA 18:1 t	1.14 g	0.224 g	+410%
TFA 22:1 t	0 g	0 g	=
TFA 18:2 t not further defined	0.098 g	0.053 g	+85%
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic	0.098 g	0.053 g	+85%
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.060 g	—
Threonine (EAA)	0.204 g	—
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.248 g	—
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.452 g	—
Lysine (EAA)	0.190 g	—
Methionine (EAA)	0.063 g	—
Cystine (conditionally essential)	0.114 g	—
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.288 g	—
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	0.172 g	—
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	0.280 g	—
Arginine (conditionally essential)	0.224 g	—
Histidine (EAA)	0.122 g	—
Alanine	0.196 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.297 g	—
Glutamic acid	1.80 g	—
Glycine (conditionally essential)	0.180 g	—
Proline (conditionally essential)	0.677 g	—
Serine	0.302 g	—
Iodine
Iodine mcg/100gB	18.9 mcg	—

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Biotin (Vitamin B7) +438% in Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +185% in Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix Selenium, Se +62% in Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -58% in Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix

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