Wheat Germ Waffles has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin E and Thiamin.
The food contains 51.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 16.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.45 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 80, for Wheat Germ Waffles, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 105 IU | 2.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.72 mg | 1.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 7.6 IU | 1.9% | ||
Vitamin E | 10 mg | 33.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 39.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 14.4% | ||
Niacin | 2 mg | 10% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 2.5% | ||
Folate | 11.2 mcg | 2.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.14 mcg | 2.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 186 mg | 18.6% | ||
Iron | 5.5 mg | 30.3% | ||
Magnesium | 128.8 mg | 32.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 59 mg | 5.9% | ||
Potassium | 75.8 mg | 2.2% | ||
Sodium | 458.3 mg | 19.1% | ||
Zinc | 0.71 mg | 4.7% | ||
Copper | 0.15 mg | 7.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.84 mg | 42.2% | ||
Selenium | 4.8 mcg | 6.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 51.9 g | 17.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 32% | ||
Sugars | 9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.8 g | 33.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 32.4 g | 49.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 15.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.4 g 49.8%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 70.2 mg 23.4%
Sodium 458.3 mg 19.1%
Total Carbohydrates 51.9 g 17.3%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 16.8 g 33.6%
Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 1.2%
Calcium 18.6% Iron 30.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 98
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 75
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 12.4 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 20.9 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 184
Protein 17 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 197
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 43.1 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 395
Protein 26 g | Carbs 49.8 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 203
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 12.6 g