Wheat Germ vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Beef Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and beef broth:
- Beef broth has 14.1 times less saturated fat than wheat germ.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat germ has signficantly more calcium than beef broth.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and beef broth has 98% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to beef broth per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 3% |
| Fat | 23% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and beef broth has 100% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef broth - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Wheat germ is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than beef broth - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef broth has 14.1 times less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Wheat Germ | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat germ has signficantly more calcium than beef broth - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than beef broth - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than beef broth - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat germ has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.01 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 Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and beef broth has 100% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is wheat germ or beef broth better for protein?
Wheat germ is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than beef broth - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does wheat germ or beef broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and beef broth has 100% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or beef broth contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than beef broth - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or beef broth contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than beef broth - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.