Wheat germ
Wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 g, with 23.2 g protein, 51.8 g carbohydrates and 9.7 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 115 g) has 414 calories.
360kcal · per 100 g1,506 kJ
- Protein23.2 g
- Carbs51.8 g
- Fat9.7 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 13.2 g | 47% |
| Total sugars | — | |
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 239 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 281 µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 11.1 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in folate, magnesium, fiber, protein and iron — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of potassium, carbohydrate and fat (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 6.4 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 38.6 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 13.2 g fiber).
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.