Wheat Germ
Raw wheat germ is a rich source of protein and dietary fiber, supporting digestive health. It provides significant amounts of essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc, which are vital for overall wellness. The high level of vitamin E contributes antioxidant benefits, helping to protect cells. Additionally, it offers important B vitamins that play a key role in energy metabolism.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (15 g) of Wheat Germ contains 55 calories, 3.7 g of protein, 7.8 g of carbohydrates, and 1.5 g of fat.
- Protein
- 3.7 g25%
- Carbs
- 7.8 g53%
- Fat
- 1.5 g22%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 55 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace10 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace14 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort7 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort5 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace7 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)5 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (15 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates7.8 / 313 g(2%)
- Dietary Fiber1.9 / 38 g(5%)
- Total Sugars2.4 g
- Other Carbohydrates3.9 g
Fats
- Total Fat1.5 / 83 g(2%)
- Saturated Fat0.23 / 25 g(1%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0.19 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.81 g
- Omega-30.11 g
- Omega-60.79 g
- Omega-90.2 g
- Oleic Acid0.2 g
- Stearic Acid0.01 g
- Linoleic Acid0.79 g
- Myristic Acid0 g
- Palmitic Acid0.22 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.11 g
Protein
- Protein3.7 / 56 g(7%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.16 g
- Serine0.24 g
- Valine0.19 g
- Alanine0.19 g
- Cystine0.09 g
- Cysteine0.05 g
- Proline0.33 g
- Arginine0.24 g
- Histidine0.09 g
- Threonine0.13 g
- Isoleucine0.14 g
- Methionine0.07 g
- Tryptophan0.05 g
- Glutamic Acid0.91 g
- Aspartic Acid0.27 g
- Phenylalanine0.17 g
- Glycine0.2 g
- Leucine0.27 g
- Tyrosine0.14 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin E1.7 / 15 mg(11%)
- Vitamin K5.9 / 120 ug(5%)
- Vitamin B60.2 / 1.3 mg(16%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.26 / 1.2 mg(22%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.08 / 1.3 mg(6%)
- Niacin (B3)0.97 / 16 mg(6%)
- Folate37.7 / 400 ug(9%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.29 / 5 mg(6%)
- Biotin3.7 / 30 ug(12%)
- Choline26.8 / 550 mg(5%)
Minerals
- Calcium6 / 1,000 mg(1%)
- Iron0.87 / 8 mg(11%)
- Magnesium36.9 / 420 mg(9%)
- Phosphorus134.3 / 700 mg(19%)
- Potassium141.5 / 3,400 mg(4%)
- Sodium1.5 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc2.1 / 11 mg(19%)
- Copper0.14 / 0.9 mg(15%)
- Manganese2.2 / 2.3 mg(97%)
- Selenium11.9 / 55 ug(22%)
- Iodine0.04 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0.15 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum4.5 / 45 ug(10%)
Other
- Water1.4 / 3,700 g(0%)
Sources
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