Grains & Cereals · SOURCE-BASED NUTRITION
Wheat germ nutrition facts
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Wheat germ. Nutrient values are reported by USDA FoodData Central for the stated 100 g basis.
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MEASURED VALUES
Key nutrition facts
For 100 g
COMPLETE PROFILE
All available nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 382 kcal | — |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58.2% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.6 g | 18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.7 g | 13.7% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 15.1 g | 53.9% |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | — |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.83 g | 9.2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium, K | 947 mg | 20.1% |
| Calcium, Ca | 45 mg | 3.5% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.09 mg | 50.5% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 320 mg | 76.2% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1,150 mg | 92% |
| Zinc, Zn | 16.7 mg | 152% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.62 mg | 68.9% |
| Selenium, Se | 65 µg | 118% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6 mg | 6.7% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 16 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4 µg | 3.3% |
| Thiamin | 1.67 mg | 139% |
| Riboflavin | 0.82 mg | 63.1% |
| Niacin | 5.59 mg | 34.9% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.98 mg | 57.5% |
| Folate, DFE | 352 µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline, total | 179 mg | 32.5% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | — |
| Carotene, beta | 62 µg | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.5 g | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.62 g | — |
| Folate, food | 352 µg | — |
| Folate, total | 352 µg | — |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | — |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 790 µg | — |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 g | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.47 g | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 g | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 5.82 g | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.8 g | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 g | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 µg | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 g | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.75 g | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.06 g | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — |
| Water | 5.6 g | — |
MEASURED NUTRIENT ROLES
Top nutrients that support the body
For 100 g, the strongest Daily Value contributions among nutrients available in this record are Zinc (152% DV), Thiamin (B1) (139% DV) and Selenium (118% DV). The cards explain the normal roles of those nutrients, not a treatment effect of the food.
Zinc: immune function and repair
This amount provides 16.7 mg. Zinc supports immune function, DNA and protein synthesis, wound healing, growth and the sense of taste. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceThiamin (B1): energy and cell function
This amount provides 1.67 mg. Thiamin helps turn food into energy and supports normal cell growth and function. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceSelenium: thyroid and antioxidant defense
This amount provides 65 µg. Selenium supports thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection from oxidative damage. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceVitamin E: antioxidant and immune function
This amount provides 16 mg. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and supports normal immune function. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referencePhosphorus: bones and cellular energy
This amount provides 1,150 mg. Phosphorus helps form bones and teeth and is involved in energy production and cell membranes. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceFolate: DNA and cell division
This amount provides 352 µg. Folate is needed to make DNA and RNA and for normal cell division. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceMEASURED CONTRIBUTIONS AND REVIEWED RECORDS
Food-specific benefits & evidence
High in Zinc
This amount provides 16.7 mg. Zinc supports immune function, DNA and protein synthesis, wound healing, growth and the sense of taste. This is a measured nutrient contribution, not proof that the food prevents or treats disease.
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Food data sources
- FoodData CentralU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
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