Wheat germ oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Wheat germ oil and Margarine
- Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Margarine is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Wheat germ oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 936% more than Margarine.
- Wheat germ oil contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Margarine. While Wheat germ oil contains 61.7g of Polyunsaturated fat, Margarine contains only 24.302g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Margarine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Oil, wheat germ and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 | +1560% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.3% |
| 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 | +276.5% |
| 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:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
| 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
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +157.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 100g | 80.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.7g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg |
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| Vitamin E | 149.4mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 93µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g |
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| Choline | 20mg | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.8g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.1g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 61.7g | 24.302g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat germ oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.611g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)