Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 8.4 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g13% of calories
- Carbs1.9g14% of calories
- Fat4.3g73% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted) (1 tbsp, 8.4 g) has 50 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin E20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Phosphorus14%
- Copper17%
- Selenium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (8.4 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 96 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 12% |
Full breakdown · 37 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 50 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted)?
One serving of Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted) (1 tbsp) has 50 calories, which works out to 595 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 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 Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted)?
62 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sunflower seed kernels (oil roasted, salted)?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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