Cereals and cereal products
Wheat germ
Small creamy flakes milled from the core of the wheat kernel.
Per 100g of edible portion
1,285kJ
Energy
20.6g
Protein
6.1g
Fat, total
20.1g
Total dietary fibre
7.4g
Total sugars
4.0mg
Sodium
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in wheat germ?
Wheat germ contains approximately 307 calories (1,285 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in wheat germ?
There are 20.6g of protein per 100g of wheat germ.
How much sugar is in wheat germ?
Wheat germ contains 7.4g of total sugars per 100g, making it moderate in sugar.
How much fat is in wheat germ?
Wheat germ has 6.1g of total fat per 100g.
Is wheat germ high in fibre?
Yes - Wheat germ is a high-fibre food with 20.1g of dietary fibre per 100g.
All nutrients
Complete Nutrient Profile
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Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 1,285 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 1,124 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 10.4 g |
| Protein | 20.6 g |
| Nitrogen | 3.5 g |
| Fat, total | 6.1 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 20.1 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 32.7 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 32.7 g |
Carbohydrates
9 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0 g |
| Glucose | 0 g |
| Sucrose | 6.8 g |
| Maltose | 0.60 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 7.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 25.3 g |
Minerals
19 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | 150 ug |
| Arsenic | 2.2 ug |
| Cadmium | 2.2 ug |
| Calcium | 64.0 mg |
| Chromium | 0 ug |
| Copper | 0.73 mg |
| Iodine | 3.9 ug |
| Iron | 9.0 mg |
| Lead | 0 ug |
| Magnesium | 270 mg |
| Manganese | 16.0 mg |
| Molybdenum | 70.0 ug |
| Phosphorus | 780 mg |
| Potassium | 910 mg |
| Selenium | 16.0 ug |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc | 7.7 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 1.0 ug |
Vitamins
24 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 12.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 6.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 7.3 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 3.9 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 11.2 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.85 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.43 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 166 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 166 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 166 ug |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 7.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 7.1 mg |
Fatty Acids
37 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| C4 | 0 g |
| C6 | 0 g |
| C8 | 0 g |
| C10 | 0 g |
| C12 | 0 g |
| C14 | 0 g |
| C15 | 0 g |
| C16 | 0.98 g |
| C17 | 0 g |
| C18 | 0.06 g |
| C20 | 0.01 g |
| C22 | 0.01 g |
| C24 | 0.01 g |
| Total saturated fatty acids | 1.1 g |
| C14:1 | 0 g |
| C16:1 | 0.01 g |
| C17:1 | 0 g |
| C18:1 | 0.87 g |
| C20:1 | 0.06 g |
| C22:1 | 0.01 g |
| C24:1 | 0.01 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.96 g |
| C18:2w6 | 3.2 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.36 g |
| C18:3w6 | 0 mg |
| C20:2w6 | 5.7 mg |
| C20:3w3 | 0 mg |
| C20:3w6 | 0 mg |
| C20:4w6 | 0 mg |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:4w6 | 0 mg |
| C22:2w6 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 3.5 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 231 mg |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 3.7 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Source
Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F009536. All values per 100g of edible portion.