Wheat germ

458 calories in 1 cup (120 g). Per 100 g, protein: 29.1 g, carbohydrates: 49.6 g, fat: 10.7 g.

Among the other records in Not included in a food category, per 100 g: more fiber than 95%, and more iron than 93%.

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Serving
1
= 120 g
458KCAL
Where the calories come from

Wheat germ, 1 cup

458 calories

  • Protein34.9 g28% of calories
  • Carbs59.5 g48% of calories

    incl. 18.1 g fiber · 9.4 g sugars

  • Fat12.8 g23% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (120 g)
Amount per serving
Calories458
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.8 g16%
Saturated Fat 2.2 g11%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 4.8 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5 g22%
Dietary Fiber 18.1 g65%
Total Sugars 9.4 g
Protein 34.9 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 54 mg4%
Iron 10.9 mg61%
Potassium 1,136 mg24%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Thiamin (B1)167% 2 mg
  • Vitamin E128% 19.2 mg
  • Folate106% 422 µg
  • Riboflavin (B2)76% 0.98 mg
  • Vitamin B669% 1.2 mg
  • Niacin (B3)42% 6.7 mg
  • Choline39% 214 mg
  • Vitamin C8% 7.2 mg
  • Vitamin K4% 4.8 µg
  • Vitamin A1% 6 µg

Little or none: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Zinc182% 20 mg
  • Selenium142% 78 µg
  • Phosphorus110% 1,375 mg
  • Magnesium91% 384 mg
  • Copper83% 0.74 mg
  • Iron61% 10.9 mg
  • Potassium24% 1,136 mg
  • Calcium4% 54 mg

Little or none: Sodium.

How it compares

Against other records in Not included in a food category, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Fiber

    Higher than 95%

    Same value as 0 of 76 other records.

    leastmost

  • Iron

    Higher than 93%

    Same value as 0 of 76 other records.

    leastmost

  • Protein

    Higher than 92%

    Same value as 0 of 76 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calories

    Higher than 84%

    Same value as 0 of 76 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Lower than 84%

    Same value as 1 of 76 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Higher than 84%

    Same value as 0 of 76 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in wheat germ?
1 cup (120 g): 458 calories; protein: 34.9 g, carbohydrates: 59.5 g, fat: 12.8 g.
How much protein is in wheat germ?
29.1 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 30%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in wheat germ?
34.5 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 65 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water5.6 g
Energy382 kcal
Protein29.1 g
Total lipid (fat)10.7 g
Carbohydrate, by difference49.6 g
Fiber, total dietary15.1 g
Total Sugars7.8 g
Calcium, Ca45 mg
Iron, Fe9.1 mg
Magnesium, Mg320 mg
Phosphorus, P1,146 mg
Potassium, K947 mg
Sodium, Na4 mg
Zinc, Zn16.7 mg
Copper, Cu0.62 mg
Selenium, Se65 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid6 mg
Thiamin1.7 mg
Riboflavin0.82 mg
Niacin5.6 mg
Vitamin B-60.98 mg
Folate, total352 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food352 µg
Folate, DFE352 µg
Choline, total179 mg
Vitamin B-120 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE5 µg
Retinol0 µg
Carotene, beta62 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin790 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)16 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)4 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated1.8 g
SFA 4:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 8:00 g
SFA 10:00 g
SFA 12:00 g
SFA 14:00.01 g
SFA 16:01.8 g
SFA 18:00.06 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.5 g
MUFA 16:10.04 g
MUFA 18:11.5 g
MUFA 20:10 g
MUFA 22:10 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated6.6 g
PUFA 18:25.8 g
PUFA 18:30.8 g
PUFA 18:40 g
PUFA 20:40 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
Cholesterol0 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA Survey foods (FNDDS): foods as Americans report eating them, from What We Eat in America. FDC ID 2708477, published 2024-10-31. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.