Wheat Germ vs. Soybean Oil
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Soybean Oil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
soybean oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and soybean oil:
- Both wheat germ and soybean oil are high in calories.
- Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Soybean oil is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Wheat germ has signficantly more calcium than soybean oil.
- Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat germ and soybean oil are high in calories. Soybean oil has 146% more calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and soybean oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to soybean oil per calorie. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for soybean oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | ~ |
| Fat | 23% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and soybean oil has less carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Wheat germ is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than soybean oil - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Wheat germ is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than soybean oil - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Soybean oil is high in saturated fat and wheat germ has 89% less saturated fat than soybean oil - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soybean oil has 15.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both soybean oil and wheat germ are low in trans fat - soybean oil has 0.68g of trans fat per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than wheat germ - soybean oil has 8.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Soybean oil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than wheat germ - soybean oil has 183.9ug 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.
| Wheat Germ | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 signficantly more calcium than soybean oil - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Wheat germ is an excellent source of iron and it has 312 times more iron than soybean oil - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat germ is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soybean oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than wheat germ per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.723 G | 7.034 G |
| Total | 0.723 G | 7.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soybean oil has more linoleic acid than wheat germ per 100 grams.
| Wheat Germ | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 50.299 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.242 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 50.541 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or soybean oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat germ and soybean oil are high in calories. Soybean oil has 150% more calories than wheat germ - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and soybean oil has 884 calories.
Does wheat germ or soybean oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat germ is high in carbohydrates and soybean oil has fewer carbohydrates than wheat germ - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and soybean oil has no carbs..
Does wheat germ or soybean oil contain more iron?
Wheat germ is an abundant source of iron and it has 312 times more iron than soybean oil - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or soybean oil contain more potassium?
Wheat germ is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.