Wheat Germ vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and ginger:
- Both wheat germ and ginger are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in calories. Wheat germ has a little more calories (7%) than ginger by weight - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 75% |
| Fat | 23% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 38% more carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than wheat germ by weight - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than ginger - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in protein. Wheat germ has 158% more protein than ginger - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Wheat germ and ginger contain similar amounts of saturated fat - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than wheat germ - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ginger and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K 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 ginger contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Wheat Germ | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 192% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 216% more iron than wheat germ - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 48% more potassium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, wheat germ has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.723 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.723 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat germ has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.706 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 Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat germ and ginger are high in calories. Wheat germ has a little more calories ( 10%) than ginger by weight - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does wheat germ or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both wheat germ and ginger are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 40% more carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does wheat germ or ginger contain more iron?
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 220% more iron than wheat germ - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or ginger contain more potassium?
Both wheat germ and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 50% more potassium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.