Wheat germ
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Target Stores
Wheat germ contains 385 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 20% 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 31% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 385 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 46.2 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber L | 15.4 g | 55% |
| Total sugars L | 15.4 g | |
| Protein L | 23.1 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 5.5 mg | 31% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 20%
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
- Protein23.1 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber15.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars15.4 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 14.3 g)
- Fat7.7 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gin the top 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 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 | 7.7 g |
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 | 385 kcal | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 23.1 g | 23.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.2 g | 46.2 g |
| Fat | 7.7 g | 7.7 g |
| Fiber | 15.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Sugars | 15.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Target Stores
- Barcode
- 0085239403037
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp (13 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
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 385 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g): about 50 kcal.
Is Wheat germ high in protein?
Wheat germ contains 23.1 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g). About 27% 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 46.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15.4 g of fiber and 15.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Wheat germ?
Wheat germ contains 7.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% 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 iron (31% 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 April 22, 2020. 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 2636000. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 22, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0085239403037. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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