Wheat germ bread nutrition facts

Per 1 slice · 28 g

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.7g
15% of calories
Carbs
14g
75% of calories
Fat
0.8g
10% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Wheat germ bread (1 slice, 28 g) has 73 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (75% of calories).

Per 100 g

261cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.7g

Net carbs

13g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.6g

1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Iron12%
Manganese10%
Selenium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 slice (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0 μg	0%
Vitamin C	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.3 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	2%
Folate (B9)	33 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	3%
Choline	5 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	25 mg	2%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	71 mg	2%
Magnesium	8 mg	2%
Phosphorus	34 mg	5%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	8 μg	14%

Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	1 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.2 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 73 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

14min
Walking (3.5 mph)
9min
Cycling (moderate)
6min
Running (6 mph)
10min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Wheat germ bread?

One serving of Wheat germ bread (1 slice) has 73 calories, which works out to 261 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Wheat germ bread high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Wheat germ bread keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Wheat germ bread?

155 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Wheat germ bread?

1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (28 g)

Calories73

% Daily Value*

Total fat 0.8g	1%
Saturated fat 0.2g	1%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 155mg	7%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 0.6g	2%
Total sugars 1g
Protein 2.7g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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