Oat Milk vs. Wheat Germ
Nutrition comparison of Oat Milk and Wheat Germ
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oat milk
versus
wheat germ
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oat milk and wheat germ:
- Oat milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oat milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) and Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and oat milk has 89% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and oat milk has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oat milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to wheat germ per calorie. Oat milk has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for wheat germ, 24:54:23 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oat Milk | Wheat Germ | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 54% |
| Fat | 14% | 23% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and oat milk has 86% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 15 times more dietary fiber than oat milk - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oat milk has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than oat milk - oat milk has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Wheat germ is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than oat milk - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and oat milk has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oat milk has less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oat milk has more Vitamin A than wheat germ - oat milk has 37.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oat milk has more Vitamin D than wheat germ - oat milk has 33iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oat milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Oat Milk | Wheat Germ | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 1.882 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.499 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 6.813 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.257 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.3 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 281 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oat milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 221% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than oat milk - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oat milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has 24 times more potassium than oat milk - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and oat milk has 35mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) and Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or oat milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and oat milk has 90% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and oat milk has 38 calories.
Does wheat germ or oat milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and oat milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or oat milk contain more calcium?
Oat milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium in 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.
Does wheat germ or oat milk contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than oat milk - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oat milk has 0.3mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or oat milk contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has 24 times more potassium than oat milk - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and oat milk has 35mg of potassium.