Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted) nutrition facts (1 cup)
Per 1 cup · 128 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g13% of calories
- Carbs20g10% of calories
- Fat64g76% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted) (1 cup, 128 g) has 699 calories, with 25 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 64 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (76% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), dietary fiber (41% DV) and iron (61% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein49%
- Dietary fiber41%
- Iron61%
- Potassium23%
- Magnesium39%
- Phosphorus211%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (128 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 90 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1,088 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 165 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 1,478 mg | 211% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Good & Gather Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels783
- David Sunflower Seeds, Ranch Flavored, Salted & Roasted, Jumbo633
- Great Value Sunflower Kernels, Roasted & Salted600
- Bigs Sunflower Seeds, Dill Pickle Flavor600
- Kind Sunflower Seeds, Roasted & Salted600
- Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, unsalted)578
- Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted)546
Similar foods
51 calSunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, unsalted)1 tbsp−648 cal
180 calGreat Value Sunflower Kernels, Roasted & Salted¼ cup−519 cal
190 calDavid Sunflower Seeds, Ranch Flavored, Salted & Roasted, Jumbo¼ cup−509 cal
180 calBigs Sunflower Seeds, Dill Pickle Flavor¼ cup−519 cal
180 calGood & Gather Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels¼ cup−519 cal
180 calKind Sunflower Seeds, Roasted & Salted¼ cup−519 cal
Burning 699 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 133minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 84minCycling (moderate)
- 58minRunning (6 mph)
- 98minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted)?
One serving of Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted) (1 cup) has 699 calories, which works out to 546 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (49% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 10% 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 (dry roasted, salted)?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted)?
3.5 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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