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Sunflower seed kernels (dry roasted, salted) nutrition facts (1 cup)

Per 1 cup · 128 g

Calories
699
35%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    25g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    20g
    10% of calories
  • Fat
    64g
    76% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ 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).

Per 100 g
546cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.5g
Net carbs
8g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
3.5 g sugar

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

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20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (128 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium90 mg
9%
Iron5 mg
61%
Potassium1,088 mg
23%
Magnesium165 mg
39%
Phosphorus1,478 mg
211%

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 699 calories

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

  • 133min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 84min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 58min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 98min
    Swimming 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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