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Wheat germ oil vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wheat germ oil and Ranch dressing?

  • Wheat germ oil is higher in Vitamin E, however, Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat germ oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 981% more.
  • Ranch dressing contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Wheat germ oil. Wheat germ oil contains 18.8g of Saturated Fat, while Ranch dressing contains 6.964g.

We used Oil, wheat germ and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular types 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 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
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 0% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6629.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +443.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +64%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%
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
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%

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 Ranch 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 Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 884kcal 430kcal Wheat germ oil
Protein 0g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 100g 44.54g Wheat germ oil
Net carbs 0g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Carbs 0g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 0mg 28mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 0mg 64mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0mg 0.3mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 0g 4.69g Wheat germ oil
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 0mg 901mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 149.4mg 2.22mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 0µg 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.054mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 24.7µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 0µg 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g Wheat germ oil
Choline 20mg 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 18.8g 6.964g Ranch dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 15.1g 9.202g Wheat germ oil
Polyunsaturated fat 61.7g 25.796g Wheat germ oil
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat germ oil Ranch 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
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Wheat germ oil
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch 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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/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.