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Wheat germ oil vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat germ oil and Wasabi different?

  • Wasabi is higher than Wheat germ oil in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Wasabi covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Wheat germ oil.

Oil, wheat germ and Wasabi, root, raw types were used 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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 2.1% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +15773%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

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 Wasabi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat germ oil Wasabi Opinion
Calories 884kcal 109kcal Wheat germ oil
Protein 0g 4.8g Wasabi
Fats 100g 0.63g Wheat germ oil
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Net carbs 0g 15.74g Wasabi
Carbs 0g 23.54g Wasabi
Magnesium 0mg 69mg Wasabi
Calcium 0mg 128mg Wasabi
Potassium 0mg 568mg Wasabi
Iron 0mg 1.03mg Wasabi
Fiber 0g 7.8g Wasabi
Copper 0mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Zinc 0mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 0mg 80mg Wasabi
Sodium 0mg 17mg Wheat germ oil
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin E 149.4mg Wheat germ oil
Manganese 0.391mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.743mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Vitamin K 24.7µg Wheat germ oil
Folate 0µg 18µg Wasabi
Choline 20mg Wheat germ oil
Saturated Fat 18.8g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 15.1g Wheat germ oil
Polyunsaturated fat 61.7g Wheat germ oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat germ oil Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Wheat germ oil
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.