How many carbs are in wheat germ?
1 cup of wheat germ contains about 59.5g of carbohydrate, 41.4g net carbs after subtracting 18.1g of fiber, 34.9g of protein, and 458 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (120g) | 59.5g | 18.1g | 41.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 49.6g | 15.1g | 34.5g |
Net carbs in wheat germ
1 cup of wheat germ contains 41.4g of net carbs — total carbs (59.5g) minus dietary fiber (18.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for wheat germ (per 100g)
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 49.6g
- Dietary fiber: 15.1g
- Sugars: 7.8g
- Protein: 29.1g
- Fat: 10.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343961). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in wheat germ?
1 cup of wheat germ contains about 59.5g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 18.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 41.4g.
How many net carbs are in wheat germ?
Net carbs in 1 cup of wheat germ are about 41.4g — that is total carbs (59.5g) minus dietary fiber (18.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is wheat germ good for diabetics?
Wheat germ contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is wheat germ keto-friendly?
Whether wheat germ fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 41.4g of net carbs.