Wheat germ oil vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wheat germ oil and Italian dressing different?
- Wheat germ oil has more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Italian dressing.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Wheat germ oil is 967% higher.
- Wheat germ oil contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Italian dressing. While Wheat germ oil contains 18.8g of Saturated Fat, Italian dressing contains only 0.833g.
Oil, wheat germ and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3390.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +97.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +506.1% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1397% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
61.7 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.236 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +775.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1806.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 100g | 6.68g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 9.99g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 9.99g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 9.16g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 891mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 149.4mg | 4.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 12.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.017g |
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| Choline | 20mg | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.8g | 0.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.1g | 1.725g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 61.7g | 3.236g |
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| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0mg | 0.012mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0mg | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0mg | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0mg | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.758g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.