Wheat germ



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (115g)
DV %

20.7
--
19.9
60.7
17.2
0
53.2
0.6


Calories: 414
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 59.6g
Fiber: 15.2g
Total Fats: 11.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 26.6g
Sodium: 13.8mg

*Data provided by USDA

Wheat germ is the reproductive part of the wheat plant that aids in germination. It is essentially the embryo of the seed. The germ, along with the bran, is often a by-product of wheat milling.


Wheat germ is often found in recipes that also contain blueberries, strawberries, cherries, bananas, granola, apricots and dried