Bran vs. Wheat germ oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bran and wheat germ oil
- Wheat germ oil has less phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, and copper.
- Wheat germ oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% more.
- Bran is lower in saturated fat.
- Bran has a higher glycemic index than wheat germ oil.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oat bran, cooked 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 IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.21 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
11.44 g
Water:
84 g
Other:
0.49 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11527.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.163 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.339 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 | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5089% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18100.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 149.4mg | 996% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 61.7g | 409% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 100g | 153% |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 18.8g | 85% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 884kcal | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.964mg | 42% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 15.1g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 7.7µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.21g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0mg | 0% |
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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
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat germ oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.637g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.