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Wheat germ oil vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat germ oil and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Wheat germ oil is 989% higher.

Oil, wheat germ and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
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 39% 22% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +461.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +9423.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

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 Cocktail sauce
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 Wheat germ oil Cocktail sauce Opinion
Calories 884kcal 124kcal Wheat germ oil
Protein 0g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 100g 1.05g Wheat germ oil
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Net carbs 0g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 0g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Calcium 0mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 0mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Sugar 0g 11.83g Wheat germ oil
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Copper 0mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 0mg 983mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 149.4mg 1.08mg Wheat germ oil
Manganese 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 0µg 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.068mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin K 24.7µg 4.4µg Wheat germ oil
Folate 0µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Choline 20mg 11mg Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 18.8g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 15.1g 0g Wheat germ oil
Polyunsaturated fat 61.7g 0g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat germ oil Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Wheat germ oil
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 983mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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. Wheat germ oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171014/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.