Wheatgerm
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Wheatgerm is the part of the wheat grain from which a new plant develops and is separated during milling. The supplied data describe wheatgerm without specifying a preparation method. It mainly provides carbohydrate and protein, alongside fibre and fat. Per 100g, it contains 45g of carbohydrate, 27g of protein, 14g of fibre and 8.4g of fat.
Fibre supports normal bowel function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Wheatgerm also provides vitamin E, which helps protect cells from oxidative damage. As a wheat product, it is not suitable for a gluten-free diet for coeliac disease. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 352 kcal |
Energy | 1490 kJ |
Fat | 8.4g |
of which saturates | 1.1g |
Carbohydrate | 45g |
of which sugars | 16g |
14g | |
27g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 9.1g |
Cholesterol | 0.4mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
16mg | |
0mg | |
1.8mg | |
0.63mg | |
6.7mg | |
2.6mg | |
0µg | |
277µg | |
45mg | |
8.1mg | |
240mg | |
1047mg | |
1045mg | |
Sodium | 3mg |
14mg | |
0.82mg | |
18µg | |
Trace |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (4 samples, 3 products). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.