Wheat Germ
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Kretschmer
Wheat Germ contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 15 g (15 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 22% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (378 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 167% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 133% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 109% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 53.3 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 13.3 g | 48% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 26.7 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A L | 867 µg | 96% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 2 mg | 167% |
| Folate (B9) L | 533 µg | 133% |
| Calcium L | 67 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 6 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium L | 233 mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus L | 867 mg | 69% |
| Potassium L | 867 mg | 18% |
| Zinc L | 12 mg | 109% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- 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
- Protein26.7 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber13.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 14.3 g)
- Fat10 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 219 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 6.7 g |
Other components (2)
| Folic acid L | 233 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin E L | 19 mg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 429 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 26.7 g | 26.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g | 53.3 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 10 g |
| Fiber | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kretschmer
- Barcode
- 0818158012277
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp (15 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Wheat germ, vitamin e acetate (d-l-alpha-tocopherol acetate), vitamin a palmitate, folic acid.
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 400 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 15 g (15 g): about 60 kcal.
Is Wheat Germ high in protein?
Wheat Germ contains 26.7 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 15 g (15 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Wheat Germ?
Wheat Germ has 53.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Wheat Germ?
Wheat Germ contains 10 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 Thiamin (B1) (167% DV), Folate (B9) (133% DV), zinc (109% DV), Vitamin A (96% DV) and phosphorus (69% 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 May 6, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 2624321. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0818158012277. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 6, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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