Wheat bran: calories and nutrition facts
Wheat bran has 270 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 2 tablespoons (30 g), has 81 kcal.
- Calories
- 270 kcal
- Protein
- 14.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22.7 g
- Fat
- 3.9 g
Per 100 g
Wheat bran: how many calories?
Wheat bran has 270 kcal per 100 g, with 14.8 g protein, 22.7 g carbs and 3.9 g fat. A 30 g serving (2 tablespoons) has 81 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein32%
- Carbohydrates49%
- Fat19%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 81 kcal
- Protein
- 4.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6.8 g
- Fat
- 1.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | 81 kcal |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 1.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.7 g | 6.8 g |
| of which sugars | 2.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 42.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Protein | 14.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 2 mg |
| Water | 9.9 g | 3 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 22 mg |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 1,180 mg | 354 mg |
| Magnesium | 611 mg | 183 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(270 kcal) | 14% |
| Fat(3.9 g) | 6% |
| of which saturated fat(0.8 g) | 4% |
| Carbohydrates(22.7 g) | 9% |
| of which sugars(2.4 g) | 3% |
| Protein(14.8 g) | 30% |
| Salt(0.02 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Wheat bran: frequently asked questions
Wheat bran: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (2 tablespoons) has 81 kcal.
Wheat bran: how much protein?
Wheat bran contains 14.8 g of protein per 100 g, 30% of the 50 g reference intake.
Wheat bran: how much fibre?
Wheat bran provides 42.9 g of fibre per 100 g, 172% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Wheat bran: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 37 g of this food.
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