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Russian dressing vs. Wheat germ oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Russian dressing and Wheat germ oil

  • Russian dressing has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, however, Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Wheat germ oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 974% more than Russian dressing.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, russian dressing 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.
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
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1
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Russian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Wheat germ oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
9
:
1
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Russian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Wheat germ oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2989% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
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Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +282%
Russian dressing
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Wheat germ oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +282%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
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Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316%
Russian dressing
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Wheat germ oil
20% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 18.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 61.7 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russian dressing Wheat germ oil Opinion
Net carbs 31.2g 0g Russian dressing
Protein 0.69g 0g Russian dressing
Fats 26.18g 100g Wheat germ oil
Carbs 31.9g 0g Russian dressing
Calories 355kcal 884kcal Wheat germ oil
Sugar 17.68g 0g Wheat germ oil
Fiber 0.7g 0g Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 0mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 0mg Russian dressing
Potassium 173mg 0mg Russian dressing
Sodium 1133mg 0mg Wheat germ oil
Zinc 0.22mg 0mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 577IU 0IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg 149.4mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0mg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 24.7µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 2.39g 18.8g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 15.1g Wheat germ oil
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 61.7g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russian dressing Wheat germ oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Russian dressing
254%
Wheat germ oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
0%
Wheat germ oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.