Wheat Germ, Raw

Wheat Germ, Raw

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 nutrients contains high levels of vitamin E, folate, and essential minerals, while providing a notable amount of protein and healthy fats. Raw wheat germ has a mild, nutty flavor and should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent rancidity, making it an excellent nutritional boost when added to cereals, smoothies, or baked goods.

Macro Impact

A 2 tbsp serving contains 55 calories, 4g protein, 8g carbs, and 1g fat.

Calorie Burn

How long would it take to burn off 55 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
Calories55
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g
2%
Saturated Fat0.2g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate8g
3%
Dietary Fiber2g
7%
Total Sugars2g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein4g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium6mg
0%
Iron0.9mg
5%
Potassium141mg
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
2 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
4 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
2%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
3%
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
4 / 80 g
5%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
3%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
9%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
9%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
7%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
6%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
9%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
11%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
16%
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
23%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
7%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
6%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
6%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
16%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
12%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
38 / 400 mcg
9%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
2 / 15 mg
11%
Vitamin K
6 / 105 mcg
6%
Minerals
Calcium
6 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
15%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
7%
Magnesium
37 / 370 mg
10%
Manganese
2 / 2 mg
109%
Phosphorous
134 / 700 mg
19%
Potassium
142 / 3k mg
5%
Selenium
12 / 55 mcg
22%
Sodium
2 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
22%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
1%
Molybdenum
5 / 45 mcg
10%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
1 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.

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