Grains & pasta

Wheat germ, crude

FDC 168892cup (115 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 78 · +14 vs Grains & pasta median

On 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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 23.2 g · 24%Carb 51.8 g · 53%Fat 9.7 g · 23%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories360 kcal18%
Total fat9.7 g12%
Saturated fat1.7 g8%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium12 mg1%
Carbohydrate52 g19%
Dietary fiber13 g47%
Sugars-
Protein23 g46%
Potassium892 mg19%
Calcium39 mg3%
Iron6.3 mg35%
Magnesium239 mg57%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168892

Original 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.

Magnesium57% DV
Dietary fiber47% DV
Protein46% DV
Iron35% DV
Potassium19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density78 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g13 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g12 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Rye flour, darkDensity 83 vs 78Oat bran, rawDensity 86 vs 78Oat bran, cookedDensity 87 vs 78

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