USDA Standard Reference · Breakfast Cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 172988, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

366
Caloriesmoderate density
31.4g
Proteinhigh · 63% DV
49.4g
Carbsgood source · 18% DV
9.6g
Fatgood source · 12% DV
366 calories per 100g

Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular contains 366 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 31.4g of protein, 9.6g of fat, and 49.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 97% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular is a protein standout, richer in protein than 97% of USDA whole foods.

31.4g
protein per 100g
Top 3%
protein vs USDA whole foods
366
calories per 100g
11.9g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

More in Breakfast Cereals FDA labeling rules →

Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular contains 366 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 31.4g of protein, 9.6g of fat, and 49.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 11.9g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🌾 Good Fiber Source 🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular is catalogued there as FDC ID 172988, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Breakfast Cereals" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular reads as high protein, good fiber source, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Breakfast Cereals group for context.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

At 43% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (46% DV), and Potassium, K (23% DV).

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Wheat

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 366 % Daily Value* Total Fat 10g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 6mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 12g 43% Total Sugars 7g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 31g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 50mg 4% Iron 8mg 46% Potassium 1097mg 23% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

366
Calories per 100g

366 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%18of 2,000 kcal
366 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 31.4gF: 9.6gC: 49.4g
31.4g
Protein
63% DV
9.6g
Total Fat
12% DV
49.4g
Carbs
18% DV
11.9g
Fiber
43% DV
7.1g
Sugar
no FDA DV
6mg
Sodium
0% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

How Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular compares to Breakfast Cereals

Per 100 g, against the average across all breakfast cereals foods in USDA FoodData Central.

99% Higher in protein than 99% of breakfast cereals on record, a standout in its group.

Calories 12% above average
This food366 kcal
Category avg328 kcal
Protein 283% above average
This food31.4g
Category avg8.2g
Carbs 27% below average
This food49.4g
Category avg67.8g
Fat 137% above average
This food9.6g
Category avg4.0g

Category averages computed live across the USDA Breakfast Cereals group. Compare against a specific food →

Where Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular ranks on protein

Its 31.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

31 Top 3% higher than 97% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Below this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Where Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular sits among Breakfast Cereals

Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 195 Breakfast Cereals foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.

Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular: 99th protein percentile, 40th calorie percentile among Breakfast Cereals foods

025.951.977.8103.8025.751.577.2102.9Protein percentileCalorie percentileCereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 19Cereals ready-to-eat, FAMILIA: Protein percentile 64, Calorie percentile 73Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 96Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP: Protein percentile 29, Calorie percentile 64Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry: Protein percentile 73, Calorie percentile 40Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without salt: Protein percentile 9, Calorie percentile 9Cereals, WHEATENA, cooked with water, with salt: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 7Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, apple walnut, dry: Protein percentile 48, Calorie percentile 76Cereals, Oat Bran, QUAKER, QUAKER/MOTHER'S Oat Bran, prepared with water, salt: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 0Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, MOTHER'S Toasted Oat Bran cereal: Protein percentile 83, Calorie percentile 51Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES: Protein percentile 24, Calorie percentile 86Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 56Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 1 minute cook time, cooked with water, microwaved, without salt: Protein percentile 8, Calorie percentile 5Cereals ready-to-eat, POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS with cinnamon bunches: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 88Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER OAT LIFE, plain: Protein percentile 68, Calorie percentile 55Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry: Protein percentile 67, Calorie percentile 20Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry: Protein percentile 61, Calorie percentile 43Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, with salt: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 2Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, banana bread: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 34Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Oatmeal Squares: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 59Cereals, QUAKER, hominy grits, white, regular, dry: Protein percentile 53, Calorie percentile 34Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 43Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CINNAMON TOASTERS: Protein percentile 15, Calorie percentile 98Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 29Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular: Protein percentile 99, Calorie percentile 40High-cal, low-proteinHigh-cal, high-proteinLow-cal, low-proteinLow-cal, high-protein
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular: 99th protein percentile, 40th calorie percentile among Breakfast Cereals foods
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  • Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 19
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, FAMILIA: Protein percentile 64, Calorie percentile 73
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 96
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP: Protein percentile 29, Calorie percentile 64
  • Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry: Protein percentile 73, Calorie percentile 40
  • Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without salt: Protein percentile 9, Calorie percentile 9
  • Cereals, WHEATENA, cooked with water, with salt: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 7
  • Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, apple walnut, dry: Protein percentile 48, Calorie percentile 76
  • Cereals, Oat Bran, QUAKER, QUAKER/MOTHER'S Oat Bran, prepared with water, salt: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 0
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, MOTHER'S Toasted Oat Bran cereal: Protein percentile 83, Calorie percentile 51
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES: Protein percentile 24, Calorie percentile 86
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 56
  • Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 1 minute cook time, cooked with water, microwaved, without salt: Protein percentile 8, Calorie percentile 5
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS with cinnamon bunches: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 88
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER OAT LIFE, plain: Protein percentile 68, Calorie percentile 55
  • Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry: Protein percentile 67, Calorie percentile 20
  • Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry: Protein percentile 61, Calorie percentile 43
  • Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, with salt: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 2
  • Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, banana bread: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 34
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Oatmeal Squares: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 59
  • Cereals, QUAKER, hominy grits, white, regular, dry: Protein percentile 53, Calorie percentile 34
  • Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 43
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CINNAMON TOASTERS: Protein percentile 15, Calorie percentile 98
  • Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 29
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular: Protein percentile 99, Calorie percentile 40
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Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular ranks at the 99th percentile for protein and the 40th percentile for calories among Breakfast Cereals foods (n=195). That places it in the "low-cal, high-protein" quadrant, an efficient choice within this category.

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size: 76th protein percentile, 19th calorie percentile
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, FAMILIA: 64th protein percentile, 73rd calorie percentile
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH: 38th protein percentile, 96th calorie percentile
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP: 29th protein percentile, 64th calorie percentile
  • Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry: 73rd protein percentile, 40th calorie percentile
  • Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without salt: 9th protein percentile, 9th calorie percentile
  • Cereals, WHEATENA, cooked with water, with salt: 11th protein percentile, 7th calorie percentile
  • Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, apple walnut, dry: 48th protein percentile, 76th calorie percentile
  • Cereals, Oat Bran, QUAKER, QUAKER/MOTHER'S Oat Bran, prepared with water, salt: 11th protein percentile, 0th calorie percentile
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, MOTHER'S Toasted Oat Bran cereal: 83rd protein percentile, 51st calorie percentile
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES: 24th protein percentile, 86th calorie percentile
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits: 30th protein percentile, 56th calorie percentile

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 49.4 G
18%
Energy 366 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 11.9 G
43%
Protein 31.4 G
63%
Total Sugars 7.1 G
Total lipid (fat) 9.6 G
12%
Ash 4.8 G
Energy 1532.0 kJ
Water 4.8 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Folate, DFE 892.0 UG
Folate, food 352.0 UG
Folate, total 669.0 UG
Folic acid 317.0 UG
Niacin 6 MG
Pantothenic acid 1 MG
Riboflavin 1 MG
Thiamin 2 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.2 UG
Vitamin B-6 1 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 6 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 50 MG
4%
Iron, Fe 8 MG
46%
Potassium, K 1097 MG
23%
Sodium, Na 6 MG
0%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU
0%
Copper, Cu 1 MG
Magnesium, Mg 313 MG
Manganese, Mn 19 MG
Phosphorus, P 1130 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Vitamin A, IU 127 IU
Vitamin A, RAE 6.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 19 MG
Zinc, Zn 16 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.7 G
8%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 1.3 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 6.0 G

Key takeaways

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular delivers 31.4g of protein per 100g, more than 97% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 366 calories per 100g - about at or above the breakfast cereals average of 328. Compare breakfast cereals
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 46% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, good fiber source, low sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

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Whole Food
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P: 10.6gF: 1.4gC: 75.5g

Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, apples and cinnamon, dry

Whole Food
366 cal
P: 8.6gF: 4.6gC: 76.7g

Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat

Whole Food
366 cal
P: 16.3gF: 2.1gC: 76.4g

Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon Swirl, high fiber

Whole Food
366 cal
P: 8.8gF: 4.8gC: 75.7g

Cereals, MALT-O-MEAL, Farina Hot Wheat Cereal, dry

Whole Food
365 cal
P: 10.5gF: 0.5gC: 77.2g

Cereals, MALT-O-MEAL, original, plain, dry

Whole Food
365 cal
P: 11.8gF: 0.7gC: 77.3g

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Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ

Whole Food
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Incaparina, dry mix (corn and soy flours), unprepared

Whole Food
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Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Toasted Wheat Bran

Whole Food
200 cal
P: 17.6gF: 5.2gC: 59.5g

Cereals, QUAKER, Oat Bran, QUAKER/MOTHER'S Oat Bran, dry

Whole Food
364 cal
P: 17.0gF: 8.0gC: 62.9g

Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, banana bread

Whole Food
361 cal
P: 16.5gF: 6.2gC: 64.4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular contains 366 calories per 100g. It has 31.4g of protein, 9.6g of fat, and 49.4g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular? ▼
Per 100g, Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular has 31.4g protein (34% of calories), 9.6g fat, and 49.4g carbs. Fiber: 11.9g. Sugar: 7.1g.
How much sodium is in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular contains 6mg of sodium per 100g, which is 0% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular high in fiber? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular contains 11.9g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 43% of the daily recommended value (28g). This is considered a good source of fiber.
Is Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular keto-friendly? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular has 49.4g of carbs per 100g (54% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular good for a diet? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular has 366 calories per 100g. With 31.4g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 9.6g. Contains 11.9g fiber which aids digestion.
What vitamins and minerals are in Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular is notably rich in Iron, Fe (46% DV), Potassium, K (23% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular compare to other foods? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular provides 366 calories and 31.4g protein per 100g. That is 12 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the Breakfast Cereals category.
What food group does Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular belong to? ▼
Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular is classified under "Breakfast Cereals" in the USDA FoodData Central database (FDC ID: 172988).

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 172988) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

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