Nutritional Information

Macro nutrients

Composition
Compositiongram
Fat9.3
Carbohydrate25.1
Protein27.4
Dietary fibre18.0
Alcohol0.0
Water20.0
Energy content
Energy contentenergiprosent
Fat25
Carbohydrate31
Protein34
Dietary fibre10
Alcohol0
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Dietary fibre
  • Alcohol
  • Water
  • Energy in 100 g: 1,384 kJ (331 kcal)
  • Edible part: 100 %
NutrientSourceQuantityEnergiprosent
Fat24%
Carbohydrate30%
Dietary fibre10%
Protein33%
Alcohol0%
Water-

Carbohydrates

CarbohydrateSource25.1 g
Starch
Sugar, total
Sugar, added
Sugar, free

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin A (RAE)
Vitamin A (RE)10 RE1 %
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Vitamin D0 %
Vitamin E155 %
Water-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)213 %
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)27 %
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Niacin equivalents71 %
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)107 %
Vitamin B9 (folate)100 %
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)0 %
Vitamin C (askorbic acid)0 %

Minerals and trace elements

MineralsSourceQuantity
Salt (NaCl)
Calcium (Ca)6 %
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)30 %
Magnesium (Mg)89 %
Phosphorus (P)188 %
Trace elementsSourceQuantity
Iron (Fe)75 %
Zinc (Zn)160 %
Selenium (Se)3 %
Copper (Cu)122 %
Iodine (I)0 %

Classification

Food ID: 05.007

Scientific name: Triticum aestivum L.

FoodEx2: Wheat germ (A004Q)

LanguaL

The foods in Matvaretabellen are described using a classification system called LanguaL. LanguaL stands for "Langua aLimentaria" or "language of food". This language enables standardized descriptions of foods.

LanguaLClassification
A0149Milled grain or starch product (US CFR)
A0813Cereal or cereal-like milling products and derivatives (EUROFIR)
B1312Wheat
C0182Germ
E0136Disintegrated or ground
F0001Extent of heat treatment not known
G0003Cooking method not applicable
H0138Water removed
J0116Dehydrated or dried
K0003No packing medium used
M0001Container or wrapping not known
N0001Food contact surface not known
P0024Human consumer, no age specification

10

Missing value, content not known.

20

Estimated value.

50

Estimated as a naturally occurring zero value, not analysed.

73f

Calculated as the sum of omega-3 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

74f

Calculated as the sum of omega-6 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

100

Data from the industry to the Food Composition Table 1992-2000, unspecified.

325

University of Oslo (2018). Iodine project 2017-2018.

331

Frydenberg, H, Urke EB & Carlsen MH. Sugar project 2021-2024. University of Oslo, department of nutrition.

400e

Swedish National Food Agency. The food database, version 2015.03.09.

460g

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

MI0120

Salt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

MI0142

Water by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

MI0181

Carbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

MI0322

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/6) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 6))

MI0325

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

MI0421

Niacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

MI_SUGAR_NO

Sugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Alcohol in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Sugar, total in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodSugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Dietary fibre in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Omega-6 in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-6 polyunsaturated, calculated as the sum cis n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Zinc (Zn) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin E in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

C18:0 (stearic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C16:0 (palmitic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin A (RAE) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodVitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

Calcium (Ca) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

C12:0 (lauric acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Iron (Fe) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B9 (folate) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:1 sum (oleic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Selenium (Se) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in Wheatgerm

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Omega-3 in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-3 polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of cis n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Retinol in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Fat in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Carbohydrate in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodCarbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, added in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Copper (Cu) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeOther acquisition type
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodOther method

C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Saturated fatty acids in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin D in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Salt (NaCl) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodSalt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

Sugar, free in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Phosphorus (P) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C14:0 (myristic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sodium (Na) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Niacin equivalents in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodNiacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Cholesterol in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Beta-carotene in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Magnesium (Mg) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Potassium (K) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Iodine (I) in Wheatgerm

Value typeType not known
Acquisition typeNot known
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Protein in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Monounsaturated fatty acids in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood label, product information
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin C (askorbic acid) in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Trans fatty acids in Wheatgerm

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Water in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodWater by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA) in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Starch in Wheatgerm

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

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