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Wheat Germ Waffles - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Wheat Germ Waffles Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin E
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A105 IU2.1%
Vitamin C0.72 mg1.2%
Vitamin D7.6 IU1.9%
Vitamin E10 mg33.3%
Thiamin0.6 mg39.9%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.4%
Niacin2 mg10%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate11.2 mcg2.8%
Vitamin B120.14 mcg2.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium186 mg18.6%
Iron5.5 mg30.3%
Magnesium128.8 mg32.2%
Phosphorus59 mg5.9%
Potassium75.8 mg2.2%
Sodium458.3 mg19.1%
Zinc0.71 mg4.7%
Copper0.15 mg7.7%
Manganese0.84 mg42.2%
Selenium4.8 mcg6.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.9 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber8 g32%
Sugars9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.8 g33.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat32.4 g49.8%
Saturated Fat3.4 g17%
Monounsaturated Fat15.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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