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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Toasted Wheat Germ"
| Food Name: Toasted Wheat Germ | |
| Food Group: Breakfast Cereals | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 382 | Total Fat (g): 11 |
| Protein (g): 29 | Carbohydrates (g): 50 |
| Sugars (g): 8 | Fiber (g): 15 |
| Net Carbs (g): 35 | Water (g): 6 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1500 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 6620 | Omega-3 (mg): 800 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 5820 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 103 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 5 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 6 | Vitamin E (mg): 16 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 4 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 6 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 352 | Food Folate (mcg): 352 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 352 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 45 | Iron (mg): 9 |
| Magnesium (mg): 320 | Phosphorus (mg): 1146 |
| Potassium (mg): 947 | Sodium (mg): 4 |
| Zinc (mg): 17 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 20 | Selenium (mcg): 65 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 398 | Threonine (mg): 1218 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1066 | Leucine (mg): 1976 |
| Lysine (mg): 1847 | Methionine (mg): 574 |
| Cystine (mg): 576 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1168 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 885 | Valine (mg): 1507 |
| Arginine (mg): 2348 | Histidine (mg): 810 |
| Alanine (mg): 1858 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2604 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 5026 | Glycine (mg): 1791 |
| Proline (mg): 1549 | Serine (mg): 1386 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 179 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 62 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 790 | PRAL Score: 28 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 8 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Toasted Wheat Germ
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Toasted Wheat Germ'?
100 grams of 'Toasted Wheat Germ' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 29g (around 58% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 50g (around 18% of daily requirement),
Fat – 11g (around 14% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Toasted Wheat Germ'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Toasted Wheat Germ' provides around 382 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 19% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Toasted Wheat Germ' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Toasted Wheat Germ' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 29g protein, 50g carbs, and 11g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Toasted Wheat Germ' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Toasted Wheat Germ' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 9 mg (50% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 320 mg (76% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 1146 mg (92% DV),
Zinc (mg): 17 mg (155% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 20 mg (870% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 65 mcg (118% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Potassium (mg): 947 mg (20% DV).
'Toasted Wheat Germ' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 45 mg (3% DV),
Sodium (mg): 4 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Toasted Wheat Germ in significant amounts?
'Toasted Wheat Germ' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 16 mg (107% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 mg (167% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 6 mg (38% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 352 mcg (88% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 352 mcg (88% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 352 mcg (88% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Toasted Wheat Germ' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 103 IU (3% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 6 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 4 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Toasted Wheat Germ' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Toasted Wheat Germ' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 20 mg (182% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Iron (mg): 9 mg (20% of max recommended),
Zinc (mg): 17 mg (43% of max recommended).