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Nutritional Profile of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Pantothenic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Pantothenic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 20.6 g | 5.8 g | 110 | 1096 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 11.5 g | 3.3 g | 13 | 132 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 10.8 g | 3.1 g | 94 | 304 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 37.5 g | 10.6 g | 6 | 43 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 6 g | 1.7 g | 82 | 710 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 56.8 g | 16.1 g | 28 | 101 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 46 | 1092 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 3.2 g | 907.2 mg | 96 | 717 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2.5 g | 714.4 mg | 25 | 375 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 10.7 g | 3 g | 91 | 285 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 61 | 927 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 71 | 419 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 37.4 g | 10.6 g | 3 | 28 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 79 mg | 22.4 mg | 83 | 877 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 844 mg | 239.3 mg | 38 | 268 |
| Arginine | 1.8 g | 516 mg | 48 | 129 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.9 g | 524.5 mg | 32 | 204 |
| Cystine | 341 mg | 96.7 mg | 28 | 155 |
| Glutamic Acid | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 34 | 220 |
| Glycine | 1.1 g | 311.8 mg | 32 | 149 |
| Histidine | 477 mg | 135.2 mg | 38 | 555 |
| Isoleucine | 861 mg | 244.1 mg | 23 | 250 |
| Leucine | 1.3 g | 354.4 mg | 32 | 220 |
| Lysine | 708 mg | 200.7 mg | 36 | 412 |
| Methionine | 374 mg | 106 mg | 30 | 591 |
| Phenylalanine | 883 mg | 250.3 mg | 37 | 214 |
| Proline | 893 mg | 253.2 mg | 28 | 269 |
| Serine | 812 mg | 230.2 mg | 46 | 299 |
| Threonine | 702 mg | 199 mg | 32 | 389 |
| Tryptophan | 263 mg | 74.6 mg | 35 | 202 |
| Tyrosine | 503 mg | 142.6 mg | 40 | 561 |
| Valine | 994 mg | 281.8 mg | 29 | 142 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 17.2 g | 4.9 g | 63 | 405 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 238 µg | 67.5 µg | 4 | 225 |
| Folate, food | 238 µg | 67.5 µg | 3 | 79 |
| Folate, total | 238 µg | 67.5 µg | 4 | 162 |
| Niacin | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 60 | 873 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 7.1 mg | 2 mg | 1 | 20 |
| Riboflavin | 285 µg | 80.8 µg | 43 | 526 |
| Thiamin | 325 µg | 92.1 µg | 57 | 559 |
| Vitamin B6 | 805 µg | 228.2 µg | 11 | 219 |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 396.9 µg | 43 | 609 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 71 | 490 |
| Copper, Cu | 1.8 mg | 518.8 µg | 13 | 77 |
| Iron, Fe | 6.8 mg | 1.9 mg | 20 | 302 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 82 | 191 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.1 mg | 598.2 µg | 40 | 170 |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.2 g | 328.9 mg | 8 | 22 |
| Potassium, K | 491 mg | 139.2 mg | 94 | 407 |
| Sodium, Na | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 103 | 1156 |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.3 mg | 1.5 mg | 27 | 385 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 142 | 2686 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 22 | 234 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 619 kcal | 175.5 kcal | 26 | 78 |
| KJ (Energy) | 2,590 kj | 734.3 kj | 17 | 47 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Sunflower Seed Kernels (Toasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 134.0 g | 4.7 oz |
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| Sunflower Seed Kernels | No of Nutrients |
(Dried, Seeds) | 76 |
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds) | 111 |
(Dry Roasted, Without Salt, Seeds) | 64 |
(Oil Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds) | 84 |
(Oil Roasted, Without Salt, Seeds) | 84 |
(Toasted, With Salt Added, Seeds) | 56 |
| Sunflower Seed Kernels From Shell | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds) | 66 |
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