Wheat germ, plain
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Cup113 g

Calories in 1 cup (113 g)
431.7 calories, 108.9 from fat
 
Carbs
56 g
 
Proteins
32.9 g
 
Fat
12.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
2.1 g

KEY FACTS

(learn about health benefits or risks)
  • Wheat germ, plain has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.13 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (33.3%/cal) - a good source of Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Copper (stimulates the brain), Potassium (helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and hypertension) and Vitamin C (helps prevent cardiovascular diseases).
  • Wheat germ, plain contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, sodium and sugars (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (58% of DV/100g) and fiber (60% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.8 cal/g)
High
Density
(33.3 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.4 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
66%
Protein
19%
Carbs
68%
Fiber
19%
Fat
10%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
30%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B6

Helps cure depression; Helps prevent formation of kidney stones.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Phosphorus

A vital part of the body growth process; Helps provide effective digestion.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Wheat germ, plain

Serving Size: cup (113g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 431.7 cal
Calories from Fat 108.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12.1 g 18.6%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.3%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 4.5 mg 0.2%
Total Carbohydrate 56 g 18.7%
Dietary Fiber 17.1 g 68.3%
Sugars (Added) 9 g 30.1%
Protein 32.9 g 65.8%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18.8 IU 0.4%
Vitamin B6 1.1 mg 55.3%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 6.8 mg 11.3%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 4.5 mcg 5.7%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 50.9 mg 5.7%
Copper (Cu) 0.7 mg 35%
Iron (Fe) 10.3 mg 57.1%
Magnesium (Mg) 361.6 mg 90.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 1070.1 mg 30.6%
Phosphorus (P) 1295 mg 129.5%
Selenium (Se) 73.5 mcg 104.9%
Zinc (Zn) 18.8 mg 125.6%