Wheat germ
Category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
100g of Wheat germ contains 382 kcal calories, 29.1g protein, and 16.67mg zinc per USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition at a glance
All values shown per 100 grams
Calories382kcal
Protein29.1g
Carbohydrates49.6g
Total fat10.7g
Full nutrient breakdown
per 100 gMacronutrients▾
| % DV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.6 g | 18% |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% |
| Sugars | 7.8 g | — |
Minerals▾
| % DV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 947 mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 320 mg | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 1,146 mg | 92% |
| Iron | 9.09 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 16.67 mg | 152% |
| Copper | 0.62 mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 65 µg | 118% |
Fat detail▾
| % DV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.83 g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.62 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| EPA (Omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| DHA (Omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| DPA (Omega-3) | 0 g | — |
Vitamins▾
| % DV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 1% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | — |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 15.99 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin K | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.67 mg | 139% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.82 mg | 63% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.59 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.98 mg | 58% |
| Folate (B9) | 352 µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 178.6 mg | 32% |
Antioxidants & carotenoids▾
| % DV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beta-carotene | 62 µg | — |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | — |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | — |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | — |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 790 µg | — |
Other▾
| % DV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Water | 5.6 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Alcohol | 0 g | — |
Household serving sizes
g- 10205 1 cup
- 120 g
- 90000 Quantity not specified
- 15 g
Where does this data come from?
Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authoritative reference for food composition. Values are averaged across multiple samples to give you a representative reading per 100 grams of edible portion.
Published: 2022-10-28
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