Benecol vs. Wheat germ oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Benecol and Wheat germ oil
- Benecol is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Wheat germ oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 748% more than Benecol.
- The amount of Sodium in Wheat germ oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Oil, wheat germ.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +128.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +301.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
61.7 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +416.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 884kcal |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 100g |
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 149.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 24.7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 18.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 15.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 61.7g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g |
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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
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235%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat germ oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)