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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Wheat Germ Crude"
| Food Name: Wheat Germ Crude | |
| Food Group: Grains and Pasta | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 360 | Total Fat (g): 10 |
| Protein (g): 23 | Carbohydrates (g): 52 |
| Fiber (g): 13 | Net Carbs (g): 39 |
| Water (g): 11 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1365 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 6010 | Omega-3 (mg): 723 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 5287 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 2 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 281 | Food Folate (mcg): 281 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 281 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 39 | Iron (mg): 6 |
| Magnesium (mg): 239 | Phosphorus (mg): 842 |
| Potassium (mg): 892 | Sodium (mg): 12 |
| Zinc (mg): 12 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 13 | Selenium (mcg): 79 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 317 | Threonine (mg): 968 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 847 | Leucine (mg): 1571 |
| Lysine (mg): 1468 | Methionine (mg): 456 |
| Cystine (mg): 458 | Phenylalanine (mg): 928 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 704 | Valine (mg): 1198 |
| Arginine (mg): 1867 | Histidine (mg): 643 |
| Alanine (mg): 1477 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2070 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3995 | Glycine (mg): 1424 |
| Proline (mg): 1231 | Serine (mg): 1102 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 17 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Wheat Germ Crude
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Wheat Germ Crude'?
100 grams of 'Wheat Germ Crude' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 23g (around 46% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 52g (around 19% of daily requirement),
Fat – 10g (around 13% 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 'Wheat Germ Crude'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Wheat Germ Crude' provides around 360 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 18% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Wheat Germ Crude' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Wheat Germ Crude' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 23g protein, 52g carbs, and 10g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Wheat Germ Crude' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Wheat Germ Crude' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 6 mg (33% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 239 mg (57% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 842 mg (67% DV),
Zinc (mg): 12 mg (109% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 13 mg (565% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 79 mcg (144% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Potassium (mg): 892 mg (19% DV).
'Wheat Germ Crude' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 39 mg (3% DV),
Sodium (mg): 12 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Wheat Germ Crude in significant amounts?
'Wheat Germ Crude' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 mg (167% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 7 mg (44% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 2 mg (40% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 281 mcg (70% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 281 mcg (70% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 281 mcg (70% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Wheat Germ Crude' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Wheat Germ Crude' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 13 mg (118% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Zinc (mg): 12 mg (30% of max recommended).