Sunflower Seeds is a food in the "Nuts and Seeds" category and it is high in fats. It is a food with a high energy density: 100g provide about 29% of the recommended daily energy intake. Sunflower Seeds as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Sunflower Seeds is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Phosphorus (P) and in 100g it contains enough Copper (Cu) to provide 200% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Vitamin E and in 100g it contains enough Vitamin E to provide 234% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 20/100 (low)
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RDA | ||
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Energy | 584 kcal 2443 kJ |
29% |
Water | 4.73 g 5 ml |
0% |
Protein | 20.8 g | 42% |
Carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
Sugars | 2.62 g | 5% |
Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% |
Fat | 51.5 g | 66% |
Saturated 2 | 4.46 g | (of recommended max) 22% |
Monounsatured | 18.5 g | 46% |
Polyunsatured | 23.1 g | 116% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Calcium (Ca) | 78 mg | 6% |
Iron (Fe) | 5 mg | 28% |
Magnesium (Mg) | 325 mg | 77% |
Phosphorus (P) | 660 mg | 53% |
Potassium (K) | 645 mg | 14% |
Sodium (Na) | 9 mg | 0% |
Zinc (Zn) | 5 mg | 45% |
Copper (Cu) | 1.8 mg | 200% |
Manganese (Mn) | 1.95 mg | 85% |
Selenium (Se) | 0.053 mg | 96% |
Thiamin (B1) | 1.48 mg | 123% |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.355 mg | 27% |
Niacin (B3) | 8.34 mg | 52% |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.13 mg | 23% |
Pyridoxine (B6) | 1.34 mg | 79% |
Folate (B9) | 0.227 mg | 57% |
Ascorbic acid (C) | 1.4 mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0.003 mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 35.2 mg | 235% |
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Sunflower Seeds is high in fats.
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin. This means that any excess can be stored for later use. Vitamin E helps the immune system, it helps the body to form red blood cells and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Phosphorus (P). Phosphorus (P) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Phosphorus (P) helps the body keep healthy bones and teeth, and maintain acid-base balance.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).