Palm kernel oil vs. Wheat germ oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Palm kernel oil and Wheat germ oil
- Palm kernel oil contains less Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Wheat germ oil.
- Wheat germ oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 971% higher.
- Wheat germ oil contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Palm kernel oil. Palm kernel oil contains 81.5g of Saturated Fat, while Wheat germ oil contains 18.8g.
The food types used in this comparison are Vegetable oil, palm kernel 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.
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 EVitamin E | +3821.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +9900% |
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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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
81.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 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 | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3756.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 862kcal | 884kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Vitamin E | 3.81mg | 149.4mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 24.7µg | |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 81.5g | 18.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.4g | 15.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 61.7g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat germ oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 62.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm kernel 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.
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.