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

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Summary of differences between Wheat germ oil and Russian dressing

  • Wheat germ oil has more Vitamin E , however, Russian dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Wheat germ oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 974% more than Russian dressing.
  • Wheat germ oil has 8 times more Saturated Fat than Russian dressing. While Wheat germ oil has 18.8g of Saturated Fat, Russian dressing has only 2.39g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, wheat germ and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2989% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +282%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +282%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
20% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 18.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 61.7 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

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 Russian dressing
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat germ oil Russian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 0g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 100g 26.18g Wheat germ oil
Carbs 0g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 884kcal 355kcal Wheat germ oil
Sugar 0g 17.68g Wheat germ oil
Fiber 0g 0.7g Russian dressing
Calcium 0mg 13mg Russian dressing
Iron 0mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg Russian dressing
Potassium 0mg 173mg Russian dressing
Sodium 0mg 1133mg Wheat germ oil
Zinc 0mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 0IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 149.4mg 3.32mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.046mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.097mg Russian dressing
Folate 0µg 5µg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 24.7µg 53.7µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 18.8g 2.39g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 15.1g 5.928g Wheat germ oil
Polyunsaturated fat 61.7g 14.83g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat germ oil Russian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
254%
Wheat germ oil
28%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Wheat germ oil
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing 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 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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.