Wheat Germ vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and oregano:
- Both wheat germ and oregano are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than wheat germ.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in calories. Wheat germ has 36% more calories than oregano - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for oregano, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 79% |
| Fat | 23% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 33% more carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 222% more dietary fiber than wheat germ - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in protein. Wheat germ has 157% more protein than oregano - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Wheat germ and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than wheat germ - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than wheat germ - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than wheat germ - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than wheat germ - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both wheat germ and oregano contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Wheat Germ | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 488% more iron than wheat germ - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 41% more potassium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both wheat germ and oregano contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Wheat Germ | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.723 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.723 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat germ has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.748 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat germ and oregano are high in calories. Wheat germ has 40% more calories than oregano - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does wheat germ or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both wheat germ and oregano are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 30% more carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does wheat germ or oregano contain more iron?
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 490% more iron than wheat germ - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or oregano contain more potassium?
Both wheat germ and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 40% more potassium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.