Wheat Germ Crude
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Cereal Grains and Pasta
A 100g serving covers 578% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Wheat Germ Crude one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (23.1g), fat (9.7g), and carbohydrates (51.8g) per 100g. Wheat Germ Crude packs 360 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. With only 12mg of sodium, Wheat Germ Crude is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Wheat Germ Crude provides 13.2g of dietary fiber per 100g (47% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Wheat Germ Crude delivers meaningful amounts of 18 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein24%23.1 g
- Fat23%9.7 g
- Carbs54%51.8 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 11.1 | G |
| Energy | 360 | KCAL |
| Protein | 23.1 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.7 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.8 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 13.2 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 1.9 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.50 | MG |
| Niacin | 6.8 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.3 | MG |
| Folate, total | 281 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 39.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 6.3 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 239 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 842 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 892 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 12.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 12.3 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.80 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 13.3 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 79.2 | UG |
| Energy | 1506 | kJ |
| Ash | 4.2 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.3 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 281 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 281 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.7 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.6 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.06 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.4 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.3 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.0 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 5.3 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.72 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.32 | G |
| Threonine | 0.97 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.85 | G |
| Leucine | 1.6 | G |
| Lysine | 1.5 | G |
| Methionine | 0.46 | G |
| Cystine | 0.46 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.93 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.70 | G |
| Valine | 1.2 | G |
| Arginine | 1.9 | G |
| Histidine | 0.64 | G |
| Alanine | 1.5 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.1 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 4.0 | G |
| Glycine | 1.4 | G |
| Proline | 1.2 | G |
| Serine | 1.1 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (115g) | 414 | 26.6g | 11.2g | 59.6g |
Scaled from Wheat Germ Crude's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Wheat Germ Crude is a excellent source of Zinc (112% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Wheat Germ Crude is a excellent source of Magnesium (57% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Wheat Germ Crude is a excellent source of Fiber (47% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Wheat Germ Crude is a excellent source of Protein (46% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Wheat Germ Crude is a excellent source of Iron (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
Dietary Considerations
With 892mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Wheat Germ Crude. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Wheat Germ Crude is naturally low in sodium at 12mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Wheat Germ Crude provides 6.3mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Wheat Germ Crude is a meaningful source of folate at 281mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Zinc: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168892.
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