Sunflower seed butter (unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp ยท 16 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.8g11% of calories
- Carbs3.7g14% of calories
- Fat8.8g75% of calories
- โ Low saturated fat
- โ Sodium free
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sunflower seed butter (unsalted) (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 99 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrates and 8.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (24% DV), copper (28% DV) and selenium (30% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin E24%
- Copper28%
- Selenium30%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Magnesium12%
- Phosphorus15%
- Manganese14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (16 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.5 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 24% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 38 ฮผg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 107 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 17 ฮผg | 30% |
Full breakdown ยท 34 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | โ |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Fructose | 0 g | โ |
| Galactose | 0 g | โ |
| Glucose | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Lactose | 0 g | โ |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Maltose | 0 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.1 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Starch | 0.1 g | โ |
| Sucrose | 2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Valine | 0.2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 99 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sunflower seed butter (unsalted)?
One serving of Sunflower seed butter (unsalted) (1 tbsp) has 99 calories, which works out to 617 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sunflower seed butter (unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Sunflower seed butter (unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sunflower seed butter (unsalted)?
0.5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sunflower seed butter (unsalted)?
1.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
