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Wheat germ oil vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat germ oil and beef Liver

  • Wheat germ oil is richer in vitamin E, yet beef Liver is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver is 2941% higher.
  • Wheat germ oil contains 293 times more vitamin E than beef Liver. Wheat germ oil contains 149.4mg of vitamin E, while beef Liver contains 0.51mg.
  • Beef Liver contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, wheat germ and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 2988% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 11%
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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29194.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2030%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +1801.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 61.7 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1243.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5463.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat germ oil Beef Liver
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat germ oil Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 70.58µg 2941%
Copper 0mg 14.283mg 1587%
Vitamin A 0µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin E 149.4mg 0.51mg 993%
Polyunsaturated fat 61.7g 1.109g 404%
Vitamin B2 0mg 3.425mg 263%
Fats 100g 5.26g 146%
Vitamin B5 0mg 7.11mg 142%
Cholesterol 0mg 396mg 132%
Vitamin B3 0mg 17.525mg 110%
Iron 0mg 6.54mg 82%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.017mg 78%
Choline 20mg 426mg 74%
Saturated fat 18.8g 2.947g 72%
Phosphorus 0mg 497mg 71%
Selenium 0µg 36.1µg 66%
Folate 0µg 253µg 63%
Protein 0g 29.08g 58%
Zinc 0mg 5.3mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 15.1g 1.124g 35%
Calories 884kcal 191kcal 35%
Vitamin K 24.7µg 3.3µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.194mg 16%
Manganese 0.356mg 15%
Potassium 0mg 352mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Sodium 0mg 79mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 0mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.515mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat germ oil Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
235%
Wheat germ oil
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Wheat germ oil
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Wheat germ oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171014/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.