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Wheatgerm

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

Energía

352 kcal

Energía

1490 kJ

Grasa

8.4g

of which saturates

1.1g

Carbohydrate

45g

of which sugars

16g

Fibra

14g

Proteína

27g

Sal

0.01g

Alcohol

0g

Agua

9.1g

Colesterol

0.4mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina E

16mg

Vitamina C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

1.8mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.63mg

Niacin (B3)

6.7mg

Vitamin B6

2.6mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Ácido fólico

277µg

Calcio

45mg

Hierro

8.1mg

Magnesio

240mg

Phosphorus

1047mg

Potasio

1045mg

Sodio

3mg

Zinc

14mg

Cobre

0.82mg

Selenio

18µg

Iodine

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.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente