Wheat Germ

Wheat Germ

Everyday

Wheat germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of the wheat kernel that's separated during the milling of refined flour. This concentrated source of nutrition contains high levels of vitamin E, folate, and essential minerals, while providing a notable amount of protein and healthy fats. Due to its oils being prone to oxidation, wheat germ should be refrigerated after opening and offers a subtle nutty flavor that enhances cereals, baked goods, and smoothies.

Macro Impact

A 2 tbsp serving contains 54 calories, 3g protein, 8g carbs, and 1g fat.

Calorie Burn

How long would it take to burn off 54 calories?
Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace
13 min
YogaModerate effort, gentle pace
9 min
SwimmingModerate effort, freestyle
7 min
Biking12-14 mph, moderate effort
6 min
StairsStair climbing, moderate pace
6 min
Running5 mph (12 min/mile)
5 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving size2 tbsp (15 g)
Amount per serving
Calories54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g
2%
Saturated Fat0.2g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate8g
3%
Dietary Fiber2g
7%
Total Sugars1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein3g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium6mg
0%
Iron0.9mg
5%
Potassium134mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
8 / 275 g
3%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
7%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
2%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
4%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
2%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
4%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
3 / 80 g
4%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
3%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
9%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
8%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
9%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
6%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
9%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
12%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
15%
Valine
0 / 2 g
9%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
25%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
6%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
7%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
7%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
15%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
13%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
42 / 400 mcg
11%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
7%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
6 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
13%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
7%
Magnesium
36 / 370 mg
10%
Manganese
2 / 2 mg
97%
Phosphorous
126 / 700 mg
18%
Potassium
134 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
12 / 55 mcg
22%
Sodium
2 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
19%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
1%
Molybdenum
11 / 45 mcg
23%
Iodine
1 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
2 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
27 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Wheat germ, crude. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 168892.
  2. 2.Grains, wheat germ, crude. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4443.
  3. 3.Wheat germ, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 1084.
  4. 4.Wheat germ. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F009536.

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