Wheat Germ vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and wheat germ are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has 25.8 times less saturated fat than wheat germ.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Wheat germ has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 91% less calories than wheat germ - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and wheat germ has 360 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 59% |
| Fat | 23% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 88% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and wheat germ has 51.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and wheat germ are high in dietary fiber. Wheat germ has 474% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g 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 599% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and wheat germ has 23.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 25.8 times less saturated fat than wheat germ - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than wheat germ - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both wheat germ and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Wheat Germ | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat germ has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and wheat germ has 39mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 371% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium. Wheat germ has 112% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and wheat germ has 892mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat germ has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.123 G |
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: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or wheat germ contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than wheat germ - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and wheat germ has 360 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or wheat germ better for protein?
Wheat germ is a fantastic source of protein and it has 600% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and wheat germ has 23.2g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or wheat germ have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and wheat germ has 51.8g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or wheat germ contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 370% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron.
Does oyster mushroom or wheat germ contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium. Wheat germ has 110% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and wheat germ has 892mg of potassium.