Sunflower seeds
100 g raw
609 kcal
Roasted, 100 g
641 kcal
tbsp (9 g)
55 kcal
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 18.9 g
- Fat
- 48.4 g
- Carbs
- 24.5 g
- Fiber
- 7.2 g
- Sugar
- 2.6 g
Servings
- tbsp (9 g)55 kcal · Protein 1.7 g · Fat 4.4 g · Carbs 2.2 g
How cooking changes it
Per 100 g of cooked food. Yield is how many grams of cooked food 100 g raw makes: grains absorb water, meat loses it, and some vitamins break down.
| Method | Yield | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 100% | 609 kcal | 18.9 g | 48.4 g | 24.5 g |
| Soaked | 150% | 406 kcal | 12.6 g | 32.3 g | 16.3 g |
| Roasted | 95% | 641 kcal | 19.9 g | 51 g | 25.8 g |
What to pair it with
Tea, coffee and milk — separately
This is rich in plant iron. Tea, coffee and dairy at the same meal noticeably lower its absorption — have them an hour before or 1–2 hours after.
Source: PMID 11029010, PMID 20200263, PMID 1984335
Add vitamin C
Bell pepper, sauerkraut, citrus or kiwi at the same meal raise plant iron absorption several times over.
Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263
Meat or fish helps
Meat and fish proteins at the same meal boost plant iron absorption.
Source: PMID 17056805
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 35.2 mg | 235% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 1.5 mg | 135% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.36 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 8.3 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 1.3 mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate) | 227 mcg | 57% |
| Choline | 55.1 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 302 mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 732 mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 657 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 5.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 17.8 mcg | 32% |
| Copper | 1.9 mg | 209% |
| Manganese | 2.6 mg | 146% |
How much do you need?
Work out your daily targets and log this food in your diary — cooking method included.
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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw”.