Fats & oils

Oil, wheat germ

FDC 171014tsp (5 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 88 · +66 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Oil, wheat germ ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 88 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 1 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (993% DV). Most of its 884 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (18.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 100 g · 100%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories884 kcal44%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat19 g94%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium0 mg0%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E149 mg993%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171014

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E993% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density88 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g0 vs 0 median

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