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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Dried Sunflower Seeds"
| Food Name: Dried Sunflower Seeds | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 584 | Total Fat (g): 51 |
| Protein (g): 21 | Carbohydrates (g): 20 |
| Sugars (g): 3 | Fiber (g): 9 |
| Net Carbs (g): 11 | Water (g): 5 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 4 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 18528 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 23137 | Omega-3 (mg): 28 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 23050 | EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 14 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 50 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 3 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin E (mg): 35 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 8 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 227 | Food Folate (mcg): 227 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 227 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 78 | Iron (mg): 5 |
| Magnesium (mg): 325 | Phosphorus (mg): 660 |
| Potassium (mg): 645 | Sodium (mg): 9 |
| Zinc (mg): 5 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 53 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 348 | Threonine (mg): 928 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1139 | Leucine (mg): 1659 |
| Lysine (mg): 937 | Methionine (mg): 494 |
| Cystine (mg): 451 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1169 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 666 | Valine (mg): 1315 |
| Arginine (mg): 2403 | Histidine (mg): 632 |
| Alanine (mg): 1117 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2446 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 5579 | Glycine (mg): 1461 |
| Proline (mg): 1182 | Serine (mg): 1075 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 55 | Betaine (mg): 35 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 30 | PRAL Score: 11 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Dried Sunflower Seeds
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Dried Sunflower Seeds'?
100 grams of 'Dried Sunflower Seeds' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 21g (around 42% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 20g (around 7% of daily requirement),
Fat – 51g (around 65% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Dried Sunflower Seeds'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Dried Sunflower Seeds' provides around 584 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 29% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Dried Sunflower Seeds' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Dried Sunflower Seeds' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 21g protein, 20g carbs, and 51g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Dried Sunflower Seeds' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Dried Sunflower Seeds' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 5 mg (28% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 325 mg (77% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 660 mg (53% DV),
Zinc (mg): 5 mg (45% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 53 mcg (96% DV).
'Dried Sunflower Seeds' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 78 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 645 mg (14% DV),
Sodium (mg): 9 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Dried Sunflower Seeds in significant amounts?
'Dried Sunflower Seeds' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 35 mg (233% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 8 mg (50% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 227 mcg (57% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 227 mcg (57% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 227 mcg (57% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Dried Sunflower Seeds' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 3 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 50 IU (2% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Dried Sunflower Seeds' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 4 g (20% of max recommended),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).