Wheat germ: calories and nutrition facts
Wheat germ has 375 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Tablespoon (15 g), has 56 kcal.
- Calories
- 375 kcal
- Protein
- 27.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35.1 g
- Fat
- 9.5 g
Per 100 g
Wheat germ: how many calories?
Wheat germ has 375 kcal per 100 g, with 27.2 g protein, 35.1 g carbs and 9.5 g fat. A 15 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 56 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein33%
- Carbohydrates42%
- Fat26%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 56 kcal
- Protein
- 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5.3 g
- Fat
- 1.4 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 56 kcal |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 1.4 g |
| of which saturated fat | 1.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.1 g | 5.3 g |
| of which sugars | 10 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 16.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 27.2 g | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 7.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 8 mg |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 149 mg |
| Magnesium | 250 mg | 38 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(375 kcal) | 19% |
| Fat(9.5 g) | 14% |
| of which saturated fat(1.8 g) | 9% |
| Carbohydrates(35.1 g) | 14% |
| of which sugars(10 g) | 11% |
| Protein(27.2 g) | 54% |
| Salt(0.02 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Wheat germ: frequently asked questions
Wheat germ: how many calories per serving?
A 15 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 56 kcal.
Wheat germ: how much protein?
Wheat germ contains 27.2 g of protein per 100 g, 54% of the 50 g reference intake.
Wheat germ: how much fibre?
Wheat germ provides 16.3 g of fibre per 100 g, 65% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Wheat germ: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 27 g of this food.
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