Wheat is a good source of carbohydrates and some vitamins and minerals. Whole wheat, in particular, has many benefits for your health.

High in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are important to your health. Your body needs carbs to work properly. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that 45% to 65% of your total daily calories should be carbohydrates.

Contains protein. Every cell in your body contains protein. Protein is made up of amino acids. Your body makes most of the amino acids it needs, but nine of them must come from the food you eat