Wheat Germ vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and salt:
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and salt has less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Wheat Germ | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | ~ |
| Fat | 23% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Wheat germ is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than salt - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Wheat Germ | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Wheat germ has 63% more calcium than salt - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than salt - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has 110 times more potassium than salt - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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 Salt .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Salt (Salt, table) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does wheat germ or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and salt has less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does wheat germ or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does wheat germ or salt contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than salt - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or salt contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has 110 times more potassium than salt - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.