Sunflower Seeds
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 606 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 606 kcal in each 100g:
About Sunflower Seeds
A high-calorie snack; best eaten in small amounts.
Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
Extremely high in vitamin E
Sunflower seeds are among the richest natural sources of vitamin E, far above most nuts and seeds per 100g. Vitamin E is a key fat-soluble antioxidant protecting skin health and cell membranes.
Contains selenium and magnesium
Sunflower seeds are rich in selenium (essential for glutathione peroxidase) and magnesium (involved in 300+ enzyme reactions). A daily small handful of kernels (~15-20g) helps cover trace minerals.
Choose plain, in-shell
In-shell sunflower seeds have the same calorie density as shelled, but the shelling slows you down and helps control total intake. Caramel and five-spice versions add calories and sodium - prefer plain, lightly processed.