✦ Richest oil source of vitamin E
✦ ALA omega-3
✦ Octacosanol: exercise research
✦ Supplement or finishing oil only
Wheatgerm oil is cold-pressed from wheat germ and is the richest dietary source of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) of any oil — providing around 150mg per 100g, far exceeding other oils. It also contains ALA omega-3, octacosanol (studied for exercise performance), and a range of other tocopherols. Its very low smoke point means it is used only as a supplement or finishing oil, never for cooking.
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Preparation note
Add to smoothies, salad dressings, or drizzle over food cold; never heat. A teaspoon provides a significant vitamin E dose. Store in the fridge and use quickly after opening as it oxidises rapidly.
Sources:
NIH ODS Vitamin E · CoFID 2021
Where Oil, wheatgerm Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
3,696
kJ
Energy
0.00
g
Carbs
0.00
g
Fibre
99.9
g
Fat
0.00
g
Sugars
18.6
g
Saturates
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 133 mg | 200% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 60.4 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.6 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 55.1 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 5.30 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (GLA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (DPA n-3) — Docosapentaenoic acid (n-3) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (SDA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) — Docosahexaenoic acid | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (AA) — Arachidonic acid | 0.000 g | — |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.
Primary data source for this entry:
McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID 2021), Public Health England. Source record tag: CoFID 2021.
All values are per 100g fresh weight unless stated.
% Daily Values based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) per Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
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