Wheat Germ vs. Goji Berry
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Goji Berry
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
goji berry
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and goji berry:
- Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in calories. Wheat germ is very similar to goji berry for calories - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to goji berry per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for goji berry, 16:84:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Goji Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 84% |
| Fat | 23% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in carbohydrates. Goji berry has 49% more carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in dietary fiber. Wheat germ is very similar to goji berry for dietary fiber - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and wheat germ has less sugar than goji berry - goji berry has 45.6g of sugar per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in protein. Wheat germ has 62% more protein than goji berry - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goji berry has less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than wheat germ - goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than wheat germ - goji berry has 8054.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Wheat Germ | Goji Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 281 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium and it has 387% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in iron. Goji berry has a little more iron (9%) than wheat germ by weight - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in calories. Wheat germ is quite similar to goji berry for calories - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does wheat germ or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both wheat germ and goji berry are high in carbohydrates. goji berry has 50% more carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or goji berry contain more calcium?
Goji berry is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does wheat germ or goji berry contain more iron?
Both wheat germ and goji berry are high in iron. Goji berry has a little more iron ( 10%) than wheat germ by weight - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or goji berry contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.