Wheat - As A Food

As A Food

Wheat germ crude (not whole grain)
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 1,506 kJ (360 kcal)
Carbohydrates 51.8 g
- Dietary fiber 13.2 g
Fat 9.72 g
Protein 23.15 g
Thiamine (vit. B1) 1.882 mg (164%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.499 mg (42%)
Niacin (vit. B3) 6.813 mg (45%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.05 mg (1%)
Vitamin B6 1.3 mg (100%)
Folate (vit. B9) 281 μg (70%)
Calcium 39 mg (4%)
Iron 6.26 mg (48%)
Magnesium 239 mg (67%)
Phosphorus 842 mg (120%)
Potassium 892 mg (19%)
Zinc 12.29 mg (129%)
Manganese 13.301 mg
Percentages are relative to
US recommendations for adults.

Raw wheat can be ground into flour or, using hard durum wheat only, can be ground into semolina; germinated and dried creating malt; crushed or cut into cracked wheat; parboiled (or steamed), dried, crushed and de-branned into bulgur also known as groats. If the raw wheat is broken into parts at the mill, as is usually done, the outer husk or bran can be used several ways. Wheat is a major ingredient in such foods as bread, porridge, crackers, biscuits, Muesli, pancakes, pies, pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins, rolls, doughnuts, gravy, boza (a fermented beverage), and breakfast cereals (e.g., Wheatena, Cream of Wheat, Shredded Wheat, and Wheaties).

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