How much nutrition is in wheat germ?

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

There is a significant amount of necessary nutrients in wheat germ. Wheat germ is considered very beneficial for optimum health and fairly helpful in weight loss. One important quality is it's high in fiber (61% of daily value). Wheat germ's very low in sodium, a very good source of protein, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, copper, thiamin, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.

Answer by  run10 (18)

Wheat germ is the part of the wheat kernel that is removed when it is processed into refined flour. Just 1 oz of wheat germ contains 108 Calories, 3g of fat, no cholesterol, 14g of carbohydrates, 8grams of protein, 4g of fiber, 1mg of sodium and 100mcg of folic acid.