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Wheat germ

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Nutrition Facts
Portion Size120 g
Amount Per Portion458
Calories
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17 %
   Saturated Fat 2.2g 11 %
Sodium 4.8mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22 %
   Dietary Fiber 18g 64 %
   Sugar 9.4g
Protein 35g 70 %
Vitamin D 0mcg 0 %
Calcium 54mg 4 %
Iron 11mg 61 %
Potassium 1136mg 24 %
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Calories by source

Fat: 27.27%Protein: 33.33%Carbs: 39.39%
Fat (27.27%)
Protein (33.33%)
Carbs (39.39%)

Percentile of foods in the database

Calories: 23.81%Fat: 20.75%Carbs: 22.45%Protein: 32.99%
Calories (23.81%)
Fat (20.75%)
Carbs (22.45%)
Protein (32.99%)

Wheat germ nutrition facts and analysis per 1 cup (120.0 g)

Vitamins
NutrientAmount DV
Vitamin A, RAE 6.00 mcg1 %
  Carotene, alpha 0.00 mcg
  Carotene, beta 74.40 mcg
  Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.00 mcg
  Lutein + zeaxanthin 948.00 mcg
  Lycopene 0.00 mcg
  Retinol 0.00 mcg
Thiamin [Vitamin B1]2.004 mg167 %
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2]0.984 mg76 %
Niacin [Vitamin B3]6.708 mg42 %
Vitamin B6 1.174 mg69 %
Vitamin B12 [Cobalamin]0.00 mcg0 %
  Vitamin B12, added 0.00 mcg
Folate, DFE [Vitamin B9]422.40 mcg106 %
  Folate, food 422.40 mcg
  Folic acid 0.00 mcg
Vitamin C [Ascorbic acid]7.2 mg8 %
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg0 %
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 19.19 mg128 %
  Vitamin E, added 0.00 mg
  Tocopherol, alpha 19.19 mg
Vitamin K 4.8 mcg4 %
  Vitamin K1 [Phylloquinone]4.8 mcg
Choline 214.3 mg39 %

Minerals
NutrientAmount DV
Calcium 54.00 mg4 %
Copper 0.74 mg82 %
Iron 10.91 mg61 %
Magnesium 384.00 mg91 %
Phosphorus 1375.20 mg110 %
Potassium 1136.40 mg24 %
Selenium 78.00 mcg142 %
Sodium 4.80 mg0 %
Zinc 20.00 mg182 %

Proteins and Amino acids
NutrientAmount DV
Protein 34.92 g70 %

Carbohydrates
NutrientAmount DV
Carbohydrate 59.52 g22 %
  Fiber 18.12 g65 %
  Sugars 9.36 g
  Net carbs 41.4 g

Fats and Fatty Acids

Fatty acid by type

Saturated: 18.00%Monounsaturated: 15.00%Polyunsaturated: 67.00%
Saturated (18.00%)
Monounsaturated (15.00%)
Polyunsaturated (67.00%)
NutrientAmount DV
Fat 12.840 g16 %
  Saturated fatty acids 2.196 g11 %
    Butanoic acid 0.000 g
    Decanoic acid 0.000 g
    Dodecanoic acid 0.000 g
    Hexadecanoic acid 2.100 g
    Hexanoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecanoic acid 0.072 g
    Octanoic acid 0.000 g
    Tetradecanoic acid 0.012 g
  Monounsaturated fatty acids 1.800 g
    Docosenoic acid 0.000 g
    Eicosenoic acid 0.000 g
    Hexadecenoic acid 0.048 g
    Octadecenoic acid 1.764 g
  Polyunsaturated fatty acids 7.944 g
    Docosahexaenoic n-3 acid (DHA) 0.000 g
    Docosapentaenoic n-3 acid (DPA) 0.000 g
    Eicosapentaenoic n-3 acid (EPA) 0.000 g
    Eicosatetraenoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecadienoic acid 6.984 g
    Octadecatetraenoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecatrienoic acid 0.960 g

Sterols
NutrientAmount DV
Cholesterol 0.00 mg0 %

Other
NutrientAmount DV
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Water 6.72 g

Foods related to wheat germ

Wheat germ contains 458 calories per 120 g serving. This serving contains 13 g of fat, 35 g of protein and 60 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 9.4 g sugar and 18 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Wheat germ contains 2.2 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving. 120 g of Wheat germ contains 6.00 mcg vitamin A, 7.2 mg vitamin C, 0.00 mcg vitamin D as well as 10.91 mg of iron, 54.00 mg of calcium, 1136 mg of potassium. Wheat germ belong to 'Not included in a food category' food category.
Food properties
SourceUSDA Food and nutrient database
CategoryNot included in a food category
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Wheat germ nutrition facts and analysis.. Daily values are based on a 2000 calorie a day diet. Recommended daily intake of essential amino acids is provided for 180 lbs person. Actual daily nutrient requirements might be different based on your age, gender, level of physical activity, medical history and other factors. All data displayed on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute of a doctor's advice. Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet. Nutrition labels presented on this site is for illustration purposes only. Food images may show a similar or a related product and are not meant to be used for food identification. Nutritional value of a cooked product is provided for the given weight of cooked food. This page may contain affiliate links to products through which we earn commission used to support this website development and operations. Data from USDA National Nutrient Database.
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