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

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What are the main differences between Sesame oil and Wheat germ oil?

  • Sesame oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Wheat germ oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 987% higher.
  • Wheat germ oil has 3 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Sesame oil. Sesame oil has 39.7g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Wheat germ oil has 15.1g.
  • Sesame oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, sesame, salad or cooking and Oil, wheat germ types in this comparison.

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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.
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +10571.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 34%
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 E +10571.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48%
15% 42% 44%
Saturated Fat: 14.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 41.7 g
20% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 18.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 61.7 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame oil Wheat germ oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Vitamin E 1.4mg 149.4mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin K 13.6µg 24.7µg Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 14.2g 18.8g Sesame oil
Monounsaturated Fat 39.7g 15.1g Sesame oil
Polyunsaturated fat 41.7g 61.7g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame oil Wheat germ oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
5%
Sesame oil
254%
Wheat germ oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sesame oil
0%
Wheat germ oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.6g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Sesame oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171016/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.