Wheat germ oil vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat germ oil and olive
- Wheat germ oil has more vitamin E, vitamin K, and polyunsaturated fat, while olive has more iron, copper, fiber, and calcium.
- Wheat germ oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 985% higher.
- Olive contains 68 times less polyunsaturated fat than wheat germ oil. Wheat germ oil contains 61.7g of polyunsaturated fat, while olive contains 0.911g.
- The amount of saturated fat in olive is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, wheat germ and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large).
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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 | +8954.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1664.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
10.68 g
Carbs:
6.26 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +836.3% |
| 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
1.415 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.911 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6672.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 149.4mg | 1.65mg | 985% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 61.7g | 0.911g | 405% |
| Fats | 100g | 10.68g | 137% |
| Saturated fat | 18.8g | 1.415g | 79% |
| Iron | 0mg | 3.3mg | 41% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 115kcal | 38% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 735mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.251mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 1.4µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.1g | 7.888g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Choline | 20mg | 10.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.84g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.26g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 0mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat germ oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat germ oil is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Olive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.385g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Olive 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.