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Sunflower Seeds

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Nuts & Seeds · Per serving (30g)

584
CaloriesPer 100g
175/ 30g
21.0g
ProteinPer 100g
6.3g/ 30g
20.0g
CarbsPer 100g
6.0g/ 30g
51.0g
FatPer 100g
15.3g/ 30g

Macro Split

Macro Split: 13% Protein, 13% Carbs, 74% FatMacro Split100%
Protein13%21.0g
Carbs13%20.0g
Fat74%51.0g

How many calories are in Sunflower Seeds?

Sunflower Seeds contains 584 calories per 100g with 21g protein, 20g carbs, and 51g fat. A typical 30g serving provides 175 calories. This nuts & seeds item is high in magnesium.

About this food

Sunflower seeds are Bulgaria's iconic snack, enjoyed roasted and salted at social gatherings, parks, and sporting events. Bulgaria is one of Europe's largest sunflower producers, and the seeds are a national culinary symbol.

Full Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information
NutrientPer 100gPer serving (30g)% DV
Energy
Calories584kcal175kcal—
Macronutrients
Protein21.0g6.3g
42%
Carbohydrates20.0g6.0g—
Fat51.0g15.3g—
Fiberathlete8.6g2.6g
31%
Sugar2.6g0.8g—
Saturated Fat4.5g1.3g—
Minerals
Sodium9mg3mg—
Calciumathlete78mg23mg
6%
Ironathlete5mg2mg
29%
Potassium645mg194mg
14%
Magnesiumathlete325mg98mg
77%
Zincathlete5mg2mg
45%
Vitamins
Vitamin Dathlete0.0mcg0.0mcg
0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Primary macros

Calories
175
kcal
Protein
6.3
g
Carbs
6.0
g
Fat
15.3
g

More nutrients

Fiber
2.6g
Sugar
0.8g
Sat. Fat
1.3g
Sodium
3mg
Calcium
23mg
Iron
2mg
Potassium
194mg
Magnesium
98mg
Zinc
2mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg

Nutrient Highlights

High in MagnesiumHigh in ZincHigh in FiberHigh in IronHigh in ProteinGood Source of Potassium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunflower Seeds contains 584 calories per 100g with 21g protein, 20g carbs, and 51g fat. A typical 30g serving provides 175 calories. This nuts & seeds item is high in magnesium.

Sunflower Seeds contains 21g protein per 100g, which is high in protein. A 30g serving provides 6.3g protein.

Notable nutrients in Sunflower Seeds include Magnesium, Zinc and Fiber. Per 100g: 21g protein, 20g carbs, and 51g fat.

Sunflower Seeds contains 584 kcal per 100g, making it more calorie-dense. For weight loss, control portion sizes and fit it within your daily calorie targets.

Sunflower Seeds is not ideal for a keto diet. At 11.4g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Sunflower Seeds provides 584 kcal, 21g protein, 20g carbs, and 51g fat per 100g. Compare with other nuts & seeds foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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