Wheat germ is the part of the kernel from which the wheat seed germinates. It's frequently added to baked goods to increase their nutritional value and can also be sprinkled on cereal or yogurt. Wheat germ is sometimes used as a health supplement and touted for high levels of folate, zinc, iron and fiber.
Nutritional Value
According to the US Department of Agriculture, one ounce of toasted wheat germ contains the following. (Note that this is only a sampling of wheat germ's contents, and does not represent all of its nutritional values.)