⏱ 45 min total

Sunburgers

Name: Sunburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup, hulled Sunflower seed kernels; ½ tbsp Wheat germ; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ cup grated Carrots; ⅛ cup chopped Celery; ½ tbsp chopped Onion; ¼ tbsp Red bell pepper; ¼ tbsp Parsley; ¼ extra large Egg; ¼ tbsp Canola oil; ½ tbsp Ketchup

Per 1 serving · 96 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

268

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
9.2g
13% of calories
Carbs
14g
20% of calories
Fat
21g
67% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Sunburgers (96 g) has 268 calories, with 9.2 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (63% DV), Vitamin K (21% DV) and Vitamin B6 (30% DV).

Per 100 g

279cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.8g

2.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin E63%
Vitamin K21%
Vitamin B630%
Folate (B9)26%
Pantothenic acid53%
Iron23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber17%
Vitamin A17%
Thiamine10%
Riboflavin (B2)15%
Niacin18%
Choline11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Grind sunflower seeds to medium-fine in a food processor. Mix in wheat germ and salt, and set aside.
3
Without washing the food processor, chop the celery, onion, and red bell pepper, then grate in the carrot. Add the remaining ingredients, including the sunflower seed mixture, and pulse a few times just until combined.
4
Shape the mixture into patties and place on an oiled baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes per side, or until brown.
5
Alternatively, the mixture can be shaped into meatballs or used to make a shallow meatloaf.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (96 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	151 μg	17%
Vitamin C	7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	9 mg	63%
Vitamin K	25 μg	21%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	3 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	30%
Folate (B9)	104 μg	26%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	53%
Choline	62 mg	11%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	45 mg	5%
Iron	2 mg	23%
Potassium	446 mg	9%
Magnesium	57 mg	14%
Phosphorus	441 mg	63%
Zinc	2 mg	22%
Copper	1 mg	71%
Manganese	1 mg	52%
Selenium	33 μg	59%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.5 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.3 g	—
Alpha carotene	479 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,261 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	1,253 μg	—
Lysine	0.5 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	12 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	22 μg	—
Serine	0.5 g	—
Starch	0.2 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.4 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 268 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

51min
Walking (3.5 mph)
32min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
38min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sunburgers?

One serving of Sunburgers (1 serving) has 268 calories, which works out to 279 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sunburgers high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sunburgers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sunburgers?

416 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sunburgers?

2.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (96 g)

Calories268

% Daily Value*

Total fat 21g	27%
Saturated fat 2.4g	12%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 416mg	18%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 4.8g	17%
Total sugars 2.1g
Protein 9.2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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