Sunflower Seeds
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Cup, With Hulls, Edible Yield46 g
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Cup144 g

Calories in 1 cup, with hulls, edible yield (46 g)
268.6 calories, 213.3 from fat
 
Carbs
9.2 g
 
Proteins
9.6 g
 
Fat
23.7 g
 
Sat. Fat
2 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Sunflower Seeds have high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.2 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (20.7%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells) and Potassium (helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and hypertension).
  • Sunflower Seeds contain a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (42% of DV/100g), fiber (34% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (22% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(5.8 cal/g)
High
Density
(20.7 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
19%
Protein
3%
Carbs
16%
Fiber
36%
Fat
10%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B6

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MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Sunflower Seeds

Serving Size: cup, with hulls, edible yield (46g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 268.6 cal
Calories from Fat 213.3 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 23.7 g 36.4%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10.2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 4.1 mg 0.2%
Total Carbohydrate 9.2 g 3.1%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 15.8%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 9.6 g 19.1%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 IU 0.5%
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg 30.9%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.6 mg 1.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 35.9 mg 3.6%
Copper (Cu) 0.8 mg 41.4%
Iron (Fe) 2.4 mg 13.4%
Magnesium (Mg) 149.5 mg 37.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0.9 mg 44.9%
Potassium (K) 296.7 mg 8.5%
Phosphorus (P) 303.6 mg 30.4%
Selenium (Se) 24.4 mcg 34.8%
Zinc (Zn) 2.3 mg 15.3%