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Hazelnut oil vs. Wheat germ oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hazelnut oil and Wheat germ oil

  • Hazelnut oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Wheat germ oil is richer in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Wheat germ oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 681% more than Hazelnut oil.
  • Wheat germ oil has 5 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Hazelnut oil. Hazelnut oil has 78g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Wheat germ oil has 15.1g.
  • Hazelnut oil contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, hazelnut 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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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 0% 0% 944% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 2988% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.5%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 82% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.2 g
20% 16% 65%
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 -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +416.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut oil Wheat germ oil
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut oil Wheat germ oil Opinion
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Fats 100g 100g
Vitamin E 47.2mg 149.4mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg Wheat germ oil
Choline 20mg Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 7.4g 18.8g Hazelnut oil
Monounsaturated Fat 78g 15.1g Hazelnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.2g 61.7g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut oil Wheat germ oil
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
73%
Hazelnut oil
235%
Wheat germ oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Hazelnut oil
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Wheat germ oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut oil
Hazelnut oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut oil
Hazelnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Hazelnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171427/nutrients
  2. Wheat germ oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171014/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.