Wheat germ, crude vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat germ, crude and flour different?
- Wheat germ, crude has more manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, copper, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B5 than flour.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat germ, crude is 549% higher.
- Wheat germ, crude contains 30 times more vitamin B6 than flour. While wheat germ, crude contains 1.3mg of vitamin B6, flour contains only 0.044mg.
Wheat germ, crude and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +986.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +733.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +452.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1655.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +679.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1850.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +415.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2854.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.15 g
Fats:
9.72 g
Carbs:
51.8 g
Water:
11.12 g
Other:
4.21 g
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +891.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +815.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.3% |
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Water
~11.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.665 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.01 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1469% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1355.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 13.301mg | 0.682mg | 549% |
| Zinc | 12.29mg | 0.7mg | 105% |
| Phosphorus | 842mg | 108mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3mg | 0.044mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.882mg | 0.785mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 79.2µg | 33.9µg | 82% |
| Copper | 0.796mg | 0.144mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 239mg | 22mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 13.2g | 2.7g | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.01g | 0.413g | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.257mg | 0.438mg | 36% |
| Protein | 23.15g | 10.33g | 26% |
| Folate | 281µg | 183µg | 25% |
| Potassium | 892mg | 107mg | 23% |
| Iron | 6.26mg | 4.64mg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.72g | 0.98g | 13% |
| Carbs | 51.8g | 76.31g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.665g | 0.155g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.813mg | 5.904mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.365g | 0.087g | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 364kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 38.6g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.499mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.317mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.968mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.847mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.571mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.468mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.456mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.928mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.198mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.643mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
363%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat germ, crude is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat germ, crude is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat germ, crude is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat germ, crude is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.