Wheat Germ
Packaged product Grains et pâtes alimentaires Kretschmer
Wheat Germ contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 15 g (15 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 55 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24 % from protein and 21 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in grains et pâtes alimentaires on FoodFactly, where the median is 347 kcal per 100 g across 17 795 products.
100 g provides 739 % of the Daily Value for manganèse, 110 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1) and 106 % of the Daily Value for zinc.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10 g | 13 % |
| Saturated fat L | 2 g | 10 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 60 g | 22 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 13,3 g | 48 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 26,7 g | 53 % |
| Vitamine A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine C L | 0,25 mg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0,13 µg | 0,7 % |
| Vitamine E L | 10,2 mg | 68 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 1,3 mg | 110 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,14 mg | 11 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 1,7 mg | 11 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 1,4 mg | 27 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,83 mg | 49 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 143 µg | 36 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 66,7 mg | 5 % |
| Fer L | 6,7 mg | 37 % |
| Magnésium L | 233 mg | 56 % |
| Phosphore L | 833 mg | 67 % |
| Potassium L | 833 mg | 18 % |
| Zinc L | 11,7 mg | 106 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,78 mg | 87 % |
| Manganèse L | 17 mg | 739 % |
| Sélénium L | 10 µg | 18 % |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7 % |
% 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 24 %
- Carbohydrates 55 %
- Fat 21 %
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 et pâtes alimentaires (median 7,9 g)
- Fiber13,3 gin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 2,1 g)
- Fat10 gin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 2,7 g)
- Saturated fat2 gin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 0,5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 126 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,7 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)
| Étoile L | 17,8 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 22,4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 7,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Kretschmer
- Barcode
- 0818158012505
- Quantity
- 340 g
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp (15 g)
- Category
- Toasted Wheat Germ
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
germe de blé
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains et pâtes alimentaires, that is among the highest quarter (median 7,9 g).
How many carbs are in Wheat Germ?
Wheat Germ has 60 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13,3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Wheat Germ?
Wheat Germ contains 10 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10 % 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 manganèse (739 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (110 % DV), zinc (106 % DV), cuivre (87 % DV) and Vitamine E (68 % 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 Open Food Facts, record dated 19 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0818158012505. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 19 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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