Wheat Germ vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and shrimp:
- Both wheat germ and shrimp are high in protein.
- Shrimp has 5.3 times less saturated fat than wheat germ.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat germ has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat germ is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to shrimp for fat. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 9% |
| Fat | 23% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 98% less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat germ and shrimp are high in protein. Wheat germ has 70% more protein than shrimp - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 5.3 times less saturated fat than wheat germ - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and wheat germ are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Wheat germ has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than wheat germ - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than wheat germ - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and wheat germ contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K 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, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
| Wheat Germ | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 38% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shrimp - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has 689% more potassium than shrimp - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, wheat germ has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than wheat germ per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.723 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.723 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat germ has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 0.101 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 Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat germ is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is wheat germ or shrimp better for protein?
Both wheat germ and shrimp are high in protein. Wheat germ has 70% more protein than shrimp - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does wheat germ or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or shrimp contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shrimp - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or shrimp contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has 690% more potassium than shrimp - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.