Wheat Germ vs. Chanterelle Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Chanterelle 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
chanterelle mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and chanterelle mushroom:
- Both chanterelle mushroom and wheat germ are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and chanterelle mushroom has 91% less calories than wheat germ - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories per 100 grams and wheat germ has 360 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chanterelle mushroom per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for chanterelle mushroom, 16:72:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Chanterelle Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 72% |
| Fat | 23% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and chanterelle mushroom has 87% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and wheat germ has 51.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chanterelle mushroom and wheat germ are high in dietary fiber. Wheat germ has 247% more dietary fiber than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.2g 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 14 times more protein than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and wheat germ has 23.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chanterelle mushroom has less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than wheat germ - chanterelle mushroom has 212iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both wheat germ and chanterelle mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Wheat Germ | Chanterelle Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 4.085 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 1.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat germ has 160% more calcium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and wheat germ has 39mg of calcium.
iron
Both chanterelle mushroom and wheat germ are high in iron. Wheat germ has 80% more iron than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chanterelle mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium. Wheat germ has 76% more potassium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and wheat germ has 892mg 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 Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chanterelle mushroom or wheat germ contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and chanterelle mushroom has 90% less calories than wheat germ - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories in 100g and wheat germ has 360 calories.
Does chanterelle mushroom or wheat germ have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and chanterelle mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and wheat germ has 51.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chanterelle mushroom or wheat germ contain more iron?
Both chanterelle mushroom and wheat germ are high in iron. Wheat germ has 80% more iron than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron.
Does chanterelle mushroom or wheat germ contain more potassium?
Both chanterelle mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium. Wheat germ has 80% more potassium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and wheat germ has 892mg of potassium.