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Wheat germ oil vs. Green Goddess Dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wheat germ oil and Green Goddess Dressing

  • Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E, yet Green Goddess Dressing is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Wheat germ oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 965% more than Green Goddess Dressing.
  • Wheat germ oil contains 6 times more Choline than Green Goddess Dressing. While Wheat germ oil contains 20mg of Choline, Green Goddess Dressing contains only 3.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Green Goddess Dressing is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, wheat germ and Salad dressing, green goddess, regular.

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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 5% 10% 5.1% 13% 3.3% 6.8% 13% 113% 0% 8.7%
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 +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0.67% 2.5% 92% 0% 5% 12% 2.6% 0% 2.3% 33% 242% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3147.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +455.6%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +291.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
2% 43% 7% 45% 2%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 43.33 g
Carbs: 7.36 g
Water: 45.03 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
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
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.423 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.2%

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 Green Goddess Dressing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat germ oil Green Goddess Dressing Opinion
Calories 884kcal 427kcal Wheat germ oil
Protein 0g 1.9g Green Goddess Dressing
Fats 100g 43.33g Wheat germ oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Green Goddess Dressing
Net carbs 0g 7.26g Green Goddess Dressing
Carbs 0g 7.36g Green Goddess Dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 40mg Wheat germ oil
Magnesium 0mg 7mg Green Goddess Dressing
Calcium 0mg 34mg Green Goddess Dressing
Potassium 0mg 58mg Green Goddess Dressing
Iron 0mg 0.35mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sugar 0g 6.67g Wheat germ oil
Fiber 0g 0.1g Green Goddess Dressing
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg Green Goddess Dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 31mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sodium 0mg 867mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin A 0IU 41IU Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin E 149.4mg 4.6mg Wheat germ oil
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.14mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin K 24.7µg 96.7µg Green Goddess Dressing
Folate 0µg 4µg Green Goddess Dressing
Choline 20mg 3.6mg Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 18.8g 5.978g Green Goddess Dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 15.1g 9.423g Wheat germ oil
Polyunsaturated fat 61.7g 23.165g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat germ oil Green Goddess Dressing
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
30%
Green Goddess Dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Wheat germ oil
18%
Green Goddess Dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Green Goddess Dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169057/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.