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Oatmeal vs. Wheat germ, crude — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oatmeal and Wheat germ, crude

  • Oatmeal contains less Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Fiber than Wheat germ, crude.
  • Wheat germ, crude's daily need coverage for Manganese is 554% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Wheat germ, crude.

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 171% 12% 79% 235% 265% 335% 361% 1.6% 1735% 432%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +819.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1362.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1106.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1882.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +993.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2283.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1484%
~equal in Iron ~6.26mg

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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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% 0% 0% 471% 115% 128% 135% 300% 0% 0% 211% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +538.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
23% 10% 52% 11% 4%
Protein: 23.15 g
Fats: 9.72 g
Carbs: 51.8 g
Water: 11.12 g
Other: 4.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +655.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +876.8%
Contains more FatsFats +614.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +343.9%
Contains more OtherOther +638.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
18% 15% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.665 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +249.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1310.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Wheat germ, crude Opinion
Calories 68kcal 360kcal Wheat germ, crude
Protein 2.37g 23.15g Wheat germ, crude
Fats 1.36g 9.72g Wheat germ, crude
Net carbs 9.97g 38.6g Wheat germ, crude
Carbs 11.67g 51.8g Wheat germ, crude
Magnesium 26mg 239mg Wheat germ, crude
Calcium 80mg 39mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 892mg Wheat germ, crude
Iron 5.96mg 6.26mg Wheat germ, crude
Sugar 0.46g Wheat germ, crude
Fiber 1.7g 13.2g Wheat germ, crude
Copper 0.066mg 0.796mg Wheat germ, crude
Zinc 0.62mg 12.29mg Wheat germ, crude
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 842mg Wheat germ, crude
Sodium 49mg 12mg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 13.301mg Wheat germ, crude
Selenium 5µg 79.2µg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 1.882mg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.499mg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 6.813mg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 2.257mg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 1.3mg Wheat germ, crude
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 281µg Wheat germ, crude
Trans Fat 0.003g Wheat germ, crude
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 1.665g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 1.365g Wheat germ, crude
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 6.01g Wheat germ, crude
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.317mg Wheat germ, crude
Threonine 0.083mg 0.968mg Wheat germ, crude
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.847mg Wheat germ, crude
Leucine 0.2mg 1.571mg Wheat germ, crude
Lysine 0.135mg 1.468mg Wheat germ, crude
Methionine 0.04mg 0.456mg Wheat germ, crude
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.928mg Wheat germ, crude
Valine 0.151mg 1.198mg Wheat germ, crude
Histidine 0.057mg 0.643mg Wheat germ, crude

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Wheat germ, crude
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Oatmeal
105%
Wheat germ, crude
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
363%
Wheat germ, crude

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ, crude
Wheat germ, crude is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ, crude
Wheat germ, crude contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat germ, crude
Wheat germ, crude is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat germ, crude
Wheat germ, crude is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.439g)
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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Wheat germ, crude - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168892/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.