Wheatgerm

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Natural Foods

Wheatgerm contains 364 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (346 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 739% of the Daily Value for manganese, 127% of the Daily Value for zinc and 110% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Wheatgerm by Natural Foods, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
364kcal per 100 g
13.4 gprotein
47.3 gcarbohydrates
9.4 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 364 kcal
Total fat L 9.4 g 12%
Saturated fat L 1.8 g 9%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 0 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 47.3 g 17%
Dietary fiber L 18 g 64%
Total sugars L 1.2 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 13.4 g 27%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0.25 mg0.3%
Vitamin D L 0.13 µg0.7%
Vitamin E L 10.2 mg68%
Thiamin (B1) L 1.3 mg110%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.14 mg11%
Niacin (B3) L 1.7 mg11%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 1.4 mg27%
Vitamin B6 L 0.83 mg49%
Folate (B9) L 143 µg36%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 54 mg4%
Iron L 8.9 mg49%
Magnesium L 250 mg60%
Phosphorus L 1,000 mg80%
Potassium L 990 mg21%
Zinc L 14 mg127%
Copper L 0.78 mg87%
Manganese L 17 mg739%
Selenium L 10 µg18%
Iodine L 10 µg7%

% 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: 16%Carbohydrates: 58%Fat: 26%364kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 16%
  • Carbohydrates 58%
  • Fat 26%

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

Manganese739%Zinc127%Thiamin (B1)110%Copper87%Phosphorus80%Vitamin E68%Magnesium60%Iron49%Vitamin B649%Folate (B9)36%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein13.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8 g)
  • Fiber18 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3 g)
  • Sugars1.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
  • Fat9.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
  • Saturated fat1.8 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.53 g)
  • Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 132 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water7.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L17.8 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L22.4 µg
Other components (2)
Water L7.5 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Natural Foods
Barcode
5098976102120
Category
wheatgerm
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Wheatgerm (rolled, milled and stabilised on a thermal process)

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5098976102120. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 2, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

Product data from Open Food Facts, made available under the Open Database License. Values are as declared on the label; labels can change over time, so check the package you have.

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Wheatgerm?

100 g of Wheatgerm has 364 kcal.

Is Wheatgerm high in protein?

Wheatgerm contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).

How many carbs are in Wheatgerm?

Wheatgerm has 47.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 18 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Wheatgerm?

Wheatgerm contains 9.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Wheatgerm contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (739% DV), zinc (127% DV), Thiamin (B1) (110% DV), copper (87% DV) and phosphorus (80% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Wheatgerm?

100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated April 2, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.