Wheat Germ vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Crimini 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
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 117.9 times less saturated fat than wheat germ.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 94% less calories than wheat germ - crimini mushroom has 22 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 crimini mushroom per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for crimini mushroom, 36:61:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 61% |
| Fat | 23% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and crimini mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and wheat germ has 51.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 21 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g 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 826% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and wheat germ has 23.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom has 117.9 times less saturated fat than wheat germ - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more Vitamin B12. Both wheat germ and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Wheat Germ | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat germ has 117% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and wheat germ has 39mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium. Wheat germ has 99% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg 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 crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Wheat Germ or Crimini Mushroom .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or wheat germ contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than wheat germ - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and wheat germ has 360 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or wheat germ better for protein?
Wheat germ is a fantastic source of protein and it has 830% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and wheat germ has 23.2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or wheat germ have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and crimini mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and wheat germ has 51.8g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or wheat germ contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or wheat germ contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and wheat germ are high in potassium. Wheat germ has 100% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and wheat germ has 892mg of potassium.