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Nutrition values are approximate for raw whole wheat berries. Wheat naturally contains gluten; it is gluten-free only if specially processed and certified against cross-contamination.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
½ cup (medium) of Raw gluten-free wheat (83 g) has 281 calories. That works out to 339 calories per 100 g. It contains 59 g of carbs, 11.4 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and 10.1 g of fiber. Its 3.2 mg of Manganese covers 137% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: ½ cup (medium) · 83 g
281
KCAL / 83G
Carbs
59g
· 21% DV
Protein
11.4g
· 23% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
10.1g
· 36% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 15% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.37 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.66 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 59 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (medium) | 83 g | 281 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 95 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 42 g | 142 kcal |
| 50 g | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 339 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 167 g | 566 kcal |
Calculated from 339 calories per 100 g.
Ordinary wheat naturally contains gluten, so raw gluten-free wheat must be specially processed and certified to be sold as gluten-free. The name does not mean that wheat is naturally gluten-free; regular raw wheat berries are not a safe substitute.
Raw gluten-free wheat is sold as whole wheat kernels that have undergone processing intended to remove gluten and prevent cross-contamination. Since wheat normally contains gluten, confirm the product’s gluten-free certification rather than relying on its name alone.
Rinse the berries, then simmer them in plenty of water until tender and drain off any excess. Whole wheat berries take longer to soften than cracked grains, and soaking beforehand can shorten the cooking time.
No, soaking is optional, but it can help the whole berries soften faster. If you soak them, discard that water, rinse the grains, and cook them in fresh water until tender.
It is better cooked than eaten dry and raw: whole wheat berries are very hard and difficult to chew. Simmering softens them for eating, while soaking alone does not make raw kernels as tender as cooking does.
Only a product certified gluten-free and protected from cross-contamination may be suitable; ordinary wheat contains gluten. Anyone with celiac disease should verify the certification and handling details, and ask their healthcare professional if the product’s status is unclear.
Cooked raw gluten-free wheat works in grain salads, soups, and pilaf-style dishes, or as a chewy base for roasted vegetables. Cool it before adding it to a salad, and keep preparation equipment free from gluten-containing grains.
Raw gluten-free wheat is sold as whole, uncooked kernels, while bulgur is typically parboiled, dried, and cracked wheat. They have different cooking times and textures, and ordinary bulgur should not be assumed to be gluten-free.
Whole wheat berries can sprout when soaked and kept moist, but sprouting does not remove gluten. For gluten-free eating, use only certified grains and prevent cross-contamination during soaking and sprouting.
Yes. Let the cooked kernels cool, portion them into airtight containers, and freeze them for convenient meals. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly; use clean containers and utensils to maintain gluten-free handling.
Vitamins
B3
5.59mg · 35% DV
B1
0.35mg · 29% DV
B6
0.31mg · 18% DV
B5
0.78mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Manganese
3.15mg · 137% DV
Phosphorus
287mg · 41% DV
Copper
0.32mg · 36% DV
Magnesium
115mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
336mg · 10% DV
Sodium
1.66mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 281 calories in ½ cup (medium) (83 g):
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Raw gluten-free wheat refers to whole wheat kernels sold as suitable for a gluten-free diet. Wheat naturally contains gluten, so ordinary raw wheat berries are not gluten-free; the claim applies only to specially processed products certified to guard against cross-contamination. The nutrition figures here are approximate values for raw whole wheat berries.
Once cooked, the kernels are pleasantly chewy and work well in soups, grain salads, or as a side dish; wheat berries are also used in traditional dishes such as aşure and keşkek in Turkey. They provide plant protein and fibre, with about 12.2 g of fibre per 100 g. Check that the specific product is certified gluten-free, and pair it with vegetables and herbs for a balanced, lighter meal.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.93g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.