Wheat Germ vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and radish sprouts:
- Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and radish sprout has 88% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 28% |
| Fat | 23% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and radish sprout has 93% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Wheat germ is an excellent source of protein and it has 508% more protein than radish sprout - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Wheat germ and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of saturated fat - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than wheat germ - radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Radish sprout has more Vitamin A than wheat germ - radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A 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.
| Wheat Germ | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 31% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 628% more iron than radish sprout - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has 937% more potassium than radish sprout - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both wheat germ and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Wheat Germ | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.723 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.723 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat germ has more linoleic acid than radish sprout per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.41 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 Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and radish sprout has 90% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Does wheat germ or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and radish sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or radish sprouts contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 630% more iron than radish sprout - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than radish sprout - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.