Wheat Germ
Packaged product Mahlzeiten und Gerichte BOB'S RED MILL
Wheat Germ contains 409 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 Tbsp (11 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 49 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29 % from protein and 22 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Mahlzeiten und Gerichte on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 412 products.
100 g provides 99 % of the Daily Value for Zink, 91 % of the Daily Value for Folat (B9) and 83 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 409 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9,1 g | 12 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 45,4 g | 17 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 18,2 g | 65 % |
| Total sugars L | 18,2 g | |
| Protein L | 27,3 g | 55 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 364 µg | 91 % |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Eisen L | 6,6 mg | 36 % |
| Magnesium L | 291 mg | 69 % |
| Phosphor L | 727 mg | 58 % |
| Zink L | 10,9 mg | 99 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 29 %
- Carbohydrates 49 %
- Fat 22 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein27,3 gin the top quarter of Mahlzeiten und Gerichte (median 10 g)
- Fiber18,2 gin the top quarter of Mahlzeiten und Gerichte (median 4 g)
- Sugars18,2 gin the top quarter of Mahlzeiten und Gerichte (median 0 g)
- Fat9,1 gin the top quarter of Mahlzeiten und Gerichte (median 0,75 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin E L | 20 mg |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- BOB'S RED MILL
- Barcode
- 0039978011503
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp
- Category
- Flours & Corn Meal
Ingredients
RAW WHEAT GERM
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wheat Germ?
100 g of Wheat Germ has 409 kcal. 2 Tbsp (11 g): about 45 kcal.
Is Wheat Germ high in protein?
Wheat Germ contains 27,3 g of protein per 100 g (55 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 2 Tbsp (11 g). About 29 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Mahlzeiten und Gerichte, that is among the highest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Wheat Germ?
Wheat Germ has 45,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 18,2 g of fiber and 18,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Wheat Germ?
Wheat Germ contains 9,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Wheat Germ contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Zink (99 % DV), Folat (B9) (91 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (83 % DV), Magnesium (69 % DV) and Phosphor (58 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Wheat Germ?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 1. August 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2632579. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1. August 2023. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "WHEAT GERM". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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