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Wheat germ calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of wheat germ contains 360 calories, with 23.2 g of protein, 51.8 g of carbohydrate and 9.7 g of fat. It provides 13.2 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 24% Carbs 53% Fat 23%
How wheat germ compares
Per 100 g, against the closest grains & pasta in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat germ | 360 kcal | 23.2 g | 51.8 g | 9.7 g |
| Protein-fortified spaghetti, dry | 374 kcal | 21.8 g | 65.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Amaranth, uncooked | 371 kcal | 13.6 g | 65.3 g | 7 g |
| Oats | 389 kcal | 16.9 g | 66.3 g | 6.9 g |
| Rolled oats | 389 kcal | 16.9 g | 66.3 g | 6.9 g |
Nutrition facts for wheat germ
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 23.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 51.8 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 13.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in wheat germ
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 13.3 mg | 578% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.9 mg | 157% |
| Selenium | 79.2 µg | 144% |
| Zinc | 12.3 mg | 112% |
| Copper | 0.8 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 842 mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 239 mg | 57% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common wheat germ servings
How many calories in a portion of wheat germ — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 360 kcal | 23 g | 52 g | 10 g |
| 1 cup (115 g) | 414 kcal | 27 g | 60 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in wheat germ?
Wheat germ has 360 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in wheat germ?
Wheat germ contains 23.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is wheat germ a good source of protein?
Wheat germ provides 23.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 24% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does wheat germ have?
Wheat germ has 13.2 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these wheat germ calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168892 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
