Roasted Sunflower Seeds
Roasted sunflower seeds are a rich and nutritious snack, perfect for adding quality protein to your daily diet. They are high in healthy fats and packed with vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells. Their fiber content supports good digestion, while minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc contribute to metabolism and immune health. Enjoy them on their own or as a crunchy topping for salads and various dishes.
Macro Impact
A Serving (28 g) of Roasted Sunflower Seeds contains 163 calories, 5.4 g of protein, 6.7 g of carbohydrates, and 13.9 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 163 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace29 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace41 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort21 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort16 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace21 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)15 min
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Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (28 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates6.7 / 313 g(2%)
- Dietary Fiber2.5 / 38 g(7%)
- Soluble Fiber0.56 g
- Insoluble Fiber2 g
- Total Sugars0.76 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates3.5 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat13.9 / 83 g(17%)
- Saturated Fat1.5 / 25 g(6%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat9.2 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.02 g
- Omega-69.2 g
- Omega-92.6 g
- Oleic Acid2.6 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.62 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid9.2 g
- Myristic Acid0.01 g
- Palmitic Acid0.79 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.02 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein5.4 / 56 g(10%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.22 g
- Serine0.26 g
- Valine0.31 g
- Alanine0.27 g
- Cystine0.11 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline0.28 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.57 g
- Histidine0.15 g
- Threonine0.22 g
- Isoleucine0.27 g
- Methionine0.12 g
- Tryptophan0.08 g
- Glutamic Acid1.3 g
- Aspartic Acid0.58 g
- Phenylalanine0.28 g
- Glycine0.35 g
- Leucine0.39 g
- Tyrosine0.16 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C0.39 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E7.3 / 15 mg(49%)
- Vitamin K0.76 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.23 / 1.3 mg(17%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.03 / 1.2 mg(2%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.07 / 1.3 mg(5%)
- Niacin (B3)2 / 16 mg(12%)
- Folate66.4 / 400 ug(17%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)2 / 5 mg(39%)
- Biotin0 / 30 ug(0%)
- Choline15.4 / 550 mg(3%)
Minerals
- Calcium19.6 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron1.1 / 8 mg(13%)
- Magnesium36.1 / 420 mg(9%)
- Phosphorus324.8 / 700 mg(46%)
- Potassium238 / 3,400 mg(7%)
- Sodium183.4 / 2,300 mg(8%)
- Zinc1.5 / 11 mg(13%)
- Copper0.51 / 0.9 mg(57%)
- Manganese0.59 / 2.3 mg(26%)
- Selenium22.2 / 55 ug(40%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water0.34 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
Sources
- USDA Foundational FoodsSeeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added
- USDA Standard Reference, LegacySeeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added
- USDA Standard Reference, LegacySeeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, without salt
- OpenNutritionOpen-source nutrition database

