Wheat germ oil - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Wheat germ oil consists of 100% fat, 0% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 0% water. Wheat germ oil has 900 calories per 100g, that is than other foods in Vegetable oils and fats. In total 100% of the calories in Wheat germ oil are from fat, 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.0g carbs in a serving of 12g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
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Can you eat Wheat germ oil for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 12g, Wheat germ oil can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Wheat germ oil contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has no Lactose.

Wheat germ oil: nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Wheat germ oil
avg Vegetable oils and fats[1]
Calories (kcal) 900.0 900.0
Fat (g) 100.0 100.0
Protein (g) 0.0 0.0
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 0.0
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 1.0 0.7
Water (g) 0.0 0.0
[1] average of Vegetable oils and fats

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (12g) of Wheat germ oil contains:

  • 108.0 Calories
  • 12.0g of Fat
  • 0g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • 0.1mg of sodium - 0.0% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 0.1mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.0% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.0mg of Zinc - 0.0% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.0mg of Iron - 0.0% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 0.1mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • No Vitamin C
  • No Vitamin B12

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Wheat germ oil?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Wheat germ oil
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin E (mg) 174.0 29.0
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.0 0.0
Retinol (μg) 0.0 8.6
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Vegetable oils and fats

Is Wheat germ oil rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (12g) for Wheat germ oil of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Wheat germ oil

Minerals
per 100g 		Wheat germ oil
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 1.0 0.3
Zinc (mg) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 1.0 0.7
Calcium (mg) 1.0 2.1
Iron (mg) 0.1 0.1
Potassium (mg) 1.0 2.4
Phosphorus (mg) 1.0 0.5
[1] average of Vegetable oils and fats

Is Wheat germ oil high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Wheat germ oil we looked at the portion size (12g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Wheat germ oil

0.0% of Wheat germ oil are carbs, per serving of 12g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Wheat germ oil
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Total carbs (g) 0.0 0.0
[1] average of Vegetable oils and fats

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Wheat germ oil?

The Glycemic Index of Wheat germ oil is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Wheat germ oil

  • is Gluten free
  • has no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Wheat germ oil

Of the 100.0g total fat per 100g in Wheat germ oil, 17.4g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 63.5g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 14.9g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 0.0mg.

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