Wheat germ, crude
FDC 168892cup (115 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 78 · +14 vs Grains & pasta medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wheat germ, crude is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 78 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 7 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (57% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (47% DV), an excellent source of protein (46% DV). Most of its 360 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 13 g | 47% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 239 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 kcal | 21% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 60 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber | 15 g | 54% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 27 g | 53% |
| Potassium | 1026 mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 275 mg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168892Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the grains & pasta median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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