Wheat Germ vs. Acai Berry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Acai Berry Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
acai berry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and acai berry juice:
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and acai berry juice has 83% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to acai berry juice per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for acai berry juice, 5:83:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 83% |
| Fat | 23% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 75% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 1000% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 11.1g 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 26 times more protein than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Acai berry juice has less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than wheat germ - acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than wheat germ - acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than wheat germ - acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Acai berry juice has more Vitamin K than wheat germ - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more Vitamin B12. Both wheat germ and acai berry juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Wheat Germ | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 9.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 3.333 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat germ has 105% more calcium than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has 586% more potassium than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg 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: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does wheat germ or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and acai berry juice has 80% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does wheat germ or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or acai berry juice contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has 590% more potassium than acai berry juice - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.