BANQUET, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, family size, frozen, unprepared
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BANQUET Salisbury Steak is a classic American frozen comfort food featuring a seasoned ground beef patty smothered in a rich, savory brown gravy. The texture is soft and tender, designed for quick heating, with the gravy providing a smooth, umami-rich coating. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense meal with a significant portion of its energy coming from fat.
Calorie split: 18% protein · 18% carbs · 64% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, hearty flavor that evokes classic American diner or home-style cooking. It's a go-to for a quick, filling meal that requires zero cooking skill, delivering a satisfying, savory punch.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high fat and likely sodium content can be a concern for heart health and blood pressure. To counteract this, pair it with a large serving of steamed or roasted vegetables like broccoli or green beans to add fiber and volume, and consider draining any excess pooled gravy before eating.
Key benefits
- Quick and convenient frozen meal
- Provides a source of protein and iron
- Offers a consistent, familiar comfort food taste
- Family-size packaging for multiple servings
- No preparation required before heating
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The Salisbury steak was originally promoted in the late 19th century by Dr. James Salisbury as a health food, believed to be easier to digest than whole cuts of meat.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 73.5 g |
| Energy | 155 kcal |
| Energy | 650 kj |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.1 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.28 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.28 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 2.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 51.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.98 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 135 mg |
| Potassium, K | 142 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 517 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.73 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 7.7 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.14 mg |
| Folate, total | 13.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 13.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.38 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.29 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.7 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.2 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 4.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.29 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.24 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.22 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.05 g |
| Cholesterol | 36.0 mg |
FAQ
Is Salisbury steak the same as hamburger steak?
They are very similar, but Salisbury steak specifically includes fillers like breadcrumbs and seasonings in the patty and is always served with a brown gravy, while hamburger steak is typically just ground beef.
What is Salisbury steak made of in a frozen meal?
It's typically made from ground beef mixed with ingredients like breadcrumbs, onions, seasonings, and binders, formed into a patty, and served with a gravy made from beef stock, thickeners, and flavorings.
How should I cook this from frozen?
For best results, microwave from frozen according to package directions, usually 4-6 minutes on high, letting it stand briefly afterward. It can also be heated in a conventional oven or skillet.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 1.55 kcal/g · 18% calories from protein · 1.0 g fiber · 0.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 3.64 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.