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Wheat germ Oil

Oil, Wheat Germ has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's high MUFA and very high PUFA. The omega-3 content is very high. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to American cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Oil, Wheat Germ has been given a composite ranking of 36, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein0%
 Calories from Fat100%
 Calories from Carbs0%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin K
  • Very high in Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Retinol0 mcg
Retinol Activity Equivalent0 mcg
Alpha Carotene0 mcg
Beta Carotene0 mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 mcg
Lycopene0 mcg
Lutein Zeaxanthin0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin E149.4 mg497.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin K24.7 mcg30.9%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Food Folate0 mcg
Folic Acid0 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
Choline0 mg
Betaine0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium0 mg
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Selenium0 mcg
Fluoride0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Starch0 g
Sugars0 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein0 g
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat100 g153.9%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat18.8 g94%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat15.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat61.7 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids6901.1 mg
Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids54797 mg

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water0 g
Ash0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 884 Calories from Fat 884

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 100 g 153.9%

Saturated Fat 18.8 g 94%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 0 mg

Total Carbohydrates 0 g

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 0 g

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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