Wheat germ (crude) nutrition facts

100 grams of wheat germ, crude contain 360 calories, 23 g of protein, 52 g of carbohydrates and 9.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (578% DV), thiamin (B1) (157% DV), selenium (144% DV) and zinc (112% DV). Most of its calories (53%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories360
% Daily Value*
Total fat 9.72 g12%
Saturated fat 1.66 g8%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 12 mg1%
Total carbohydrate 51.8 g19%
Dietary fiber 13.2 g47%
Protein 23.2 g46%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 39 mg3%
Iron 6.26 mg35%
Potassium 892 mg19%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 24%Carbs 53%Fat 23%
360calories
23.2 gprotein
51.8 gcarbs
9.72 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Manganese578%
  • Thiamin (B1)157%
  • Selenium144%
  • Zinc112%
  • Copper88%
  • Vitamin B676%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1)1.88 mg157%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg38%
Niacin (B3)6.81 mg43%
Pantothenic acid (B5)2.26 mg45%
Vitamin B61.3 mg76%
Folate281 µg70%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium39 mg3%
Iron6.26 mg35%
Potassium892 mg19%
Magnesium239 mg57%
Phosphorus842 mg67%
Zinc12.3 mg112%
Copper0.8 mg88%
Manganese13.3 mg578%
Selenium79.2 µg144%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat1.66 g8%
Monounsaturated fat1.36 g-
Polyunsaturated fat6.01 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water11.1 g-

How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta

Per 100 gWheat germ (crude)Category averageDifference
Calories360284+27%
Protein23.2 g8.81 g+163%
Total carbohydrate51.8 g58.5 g-11%
Total fat9.72 g2.25 g+331%
Dietary fiber13.2 g5.77 g+129%
Sodium12 mg94.9 mg-87%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168892. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.