Wheat Germ Crepe Recipe
Wheat Germ Crepe has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.4 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
It belongs to French cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Wheat Germ Crepe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 35% | |
| Calories from Fat | 62% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin D
- Very high in Riboflavin
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1545 IU | 30.9% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin D | 126.4 IU | 31.6% | ||
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg | 8.5% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 10% | ||
| Riboflavin | 1.2 mg | 72.6% | ||
| Niacin | 0.18 mg | 0.9% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34 mg | 16.9% | ||
| Folate | 114.4 mcg | 28.6% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 2.4 mcg | 40.5% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 3.1 mg | 30.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 119 mg | 11.9% | ||
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19.4% | ||
| Magnesium | 24.4 mg | 6.1% | ||
| Phosphorus | 433 mg | 43.3% | ||
| Potassium | 294 mg | 8.4% | ||
| Sodium | 306.2 mg | 12.8% | ||
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 17.8% | ||
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 1.7% | ||
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 2.9% | ||
| Selenium | 74.8 mcg | 106.9% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30.4 g | 60.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 37.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3 g 37.4%
Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%
Sodium 306.2 mg 12.8%
Total Carbohydrates 3 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 30.4 g 60.8%
Vitamin A 30.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 11.9% Iron 19.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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