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Wheat germ, crude

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Wheat germ, crude's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

18%
360 kcal Calories
46%
23.2 g Protein
19%
51.8 g Carbs
12%
9.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 51/100

How many beneficial nutrients Wheat germ, crude delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Wheat germ, crude come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Wheat germ, crude is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Manganese578% Thiamin (B1)157% Selenium144% Zinc112% Copper88% Vitamin B676% Folate (B9)70% Phosphorus67% Magnesium57% Dietary Fiber47% Potassium19%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate51.8 g
19%
Dietary Fiber13.2 g
47%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat9.7 g
12%
Saturated Fat1.7 g
8%
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat6.0 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids723.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids5,287.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein23.2 g
46%
Histidine643.0 mg—
Isoleucine847.0 mg—
Leucine1,571.0 mg—
Lysine1,468.0 mg—
Methionine456.0 mg—
Phenylalanine928.0 mg—
Threonine968.0 mg—
Tryptophan317.0 mg—
Valine1,198.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E~—
Vitamin K~—
Thiamin (B1)1.9 mg
157%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
38%
Niacin (B3)6.8 mg
43%
Vitamin B61.3 mg
76%
Folate (B9)281.0 mcg
70%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)2.3 mg
45%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium39.0 mg
3%
Iron6.3 mg
35%
Magnesium239.0 mg
57%
Phosphorus842.0 mg
67%
Potassium892.0 mg
19%
Sodium12.0 mg
1%
Zinc12.3 mg
112%
Copper0.8 mg
88%
Manganese13.3 mg
578%
Selenium79.2 mcg
144%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~—
Caffeine~—
Theobromine~—
Ash4.2 g—

About Wheat germ, crude

Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel — the small part from which a new plant would sprout — and it is removed during the milling of white flour because its oils shorten shelf life. That is a nutritional loss, because the germ is the most nutrient-dense part of the grain, with a pleasant toasty, nutty flavor.

At about 360 calories per 100 grams, wheat germ packs a great deal of nutrition into a small fraction of the kernel: it is an outstanding source of vitamin E, folate and thiamin, very high in zinc, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and iron, and rich in plant protein and fiber. As a wheat product, it does contain gluten.

It is usually used as a supplement to other foods — a couple of spoonfuls stirred into smoothies, yogurt, porridge or baking batters to enrich them. Because the germ's oils are prone to oxidizing, wheat germ should be kept sealed in the fridge or freezer, and toasted germ keeps a little longer than raw.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Wheat germ, crude?

There are 360 calories in 100 g of Wheat germ, crude, or about 414 calories in 1 cup (115 g).

How much protein is in Wheat germ, crude?

Wheat germ, crude contains 23.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Wheat germ, crude?

Wheat germ, crude has 51.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Wheat germ, crude?

Wheat germ, crude provides 9.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Wheat germ, crude a good source of?

Wheat germ, crude is an excellent source of Manganese (578% DV), Thiamin (B1) (157% DV), Selenium (144% DV), Zinc (112% DV), Copper (88% DV) and Vitamin B6 (76% DV) and a good source of Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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