USDA Survey
Wheat germ
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708477).
- 382
- Calories
- 29.1g
- Protein
- 49.6g
- Carbs
- 10.7g
- Fat
Wheat germ contains 382 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 29.1g of protein, 10.7g of fat, and 49.6g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 15.1g. 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.
What This Food Tells Us
Wheat germ is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 2708477 as a usda survey entry. Each 120g serving delivers 382 calories, broken down into 29.1g protein, 10.7g fat, and 49.6g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 15.1g of dietary fiber (54% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 7.8g of total sugars and 4mg of sodium (0% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 30%, fat 25%, and carbohydrates 52% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Iron, Fe at 51% DV, Potassium, K at 20% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Wheat germ qualifies as high protein, good fiber source, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Survey program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 382 calories per 100g, Wheat germ gets 30% of its calories from protein , 25% from fat , and 52% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
With 15.1g of dietary fiber per 100g (54% DV), this is a good source of fiber that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (51% DV), and Potassium, K (20% 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.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
382 kcal = 19% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.6 G | 0% |
| Energy | 382.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 15.1 G | 0% |
| Protein | 29.1 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.7 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 5.6 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 178.6 MG | — |
| Folate, DFE | 352.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 352.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 352.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 5.6 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.8 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 1.7 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.0 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 45.0 MG | 3% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.1 MG | 51% |
| Potassium, K | 947.0 MG | 20% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.0 MG | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 62.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.6 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 320.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 1146.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 65.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 16.0 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 16.7 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.8 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.5 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.6 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.5 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 5.8 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.8 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.8 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 790.0 UG | — |
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708477) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.