Wheat Germ vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Germ and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat germ
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat germ and paprika:
- Both wheat germ and paprika are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than wheat germ.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and calcium.
- Wheat germ has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Germ (Wheat germ, crude) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in calories. Wheat germ has 28% more calories than paprika - wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat germ is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to paprika for carbs. Wheat germ has a macronutrient ratio of 24:54:23 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Germ | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 55% |
| Fat | 23% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Wheat germ is very similar to wheat germ for carbohydrates - wheat germ has 51.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 164% more dietary fiber than wheat germ - wheat germ has 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat germ has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in protein. Wheat germ has 64% more protein than paprika - wheat germ has 23.2g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Wheat germ and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - wheat germ has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than wheat germ - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than wheat germ - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than wheat germ - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than wheat germ - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and wheat germ does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat germ has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin. Both wheat germ and paprika contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Wheat Germ | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.882 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.499 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 6.813 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.257 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 281 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 487% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 238% more iron than wheat germ - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 156% more potassium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both wheat germ and paprika contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Wheat Germ | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.723 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.723 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both wheat germ and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Wheat Germ | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.287 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 5.287 G | 7.361 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 Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does wheat germ or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat germ and paprika are high in calories. Wheat germ has 30% more calories than paprika - wheat germ has 360 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does wheat germ or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both wheat germ and paprika are high in carbohydrates. wheat germ is very similar to wheat germ for carbohydrates - wheat germ has 51.8g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat germ or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 490% more calcium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 39mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does wheat germ or paprika contain more iron?
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 240% more iron than wheat germ - wheat germ has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does wheat germ or paprika contain more potassium?
Both wheat germ and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 160% more potassium than wheat germ - wheat germ has 892mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.