Wheat germ oil vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wheat germ oil and Sunflower oil
- Wheat germ oil has more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Wheat germ oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 722% more than Sunflower oil.
- Wheat germ oil has 5 times more Vitamin K than Sunflower oil. While Wheat germ oil has 24.7µg of Vitamin K, Sunflower oil has only 5.4µg.
- Sunflower oil has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, wheat germ and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).
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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 | +263.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +357.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
36.4 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +206% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 884kcal | |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Vitamin E | 149.4mg | 41.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 5.4µg |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.8g | 13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.1g | 46.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 61.7g | 36.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat germ oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat germ oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.8g)
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 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 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.