Wheat germ oil vs. Salmon oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Wheat germ oil and Salmon oil
- Wheat germ oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, while Salmon oil has more Monounsaturated Fat.
- Salmon oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 162% higher.
- Salmon oil contains 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Wheat germ oil. Wheat germ oil contains 61.7g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Salmon oil contains 40.324g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat germ oil is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, wheat germ and Fish oil, salmon.
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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.
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Fats:
100 g
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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
19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
40.324 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +92.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.872g
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 902kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 485mg |
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| Vitamin E | 149.4mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.8g | 19.872g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.1g | 29.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 61.7g | 40.324g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 13.023g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 18.232g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 2.991g |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
235%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat germ oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat germ oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.072g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat germ oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.