Nuts & seeds

Sunflower seeds: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 584 kcal, 21 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 51 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 10 g) provides about 58 kcal.

Amount
Energy

58 kcal

245 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein2.1 g · 14%
Carbohydrates1.1 g · 7%
Fat5.1 g · 76%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 10 g
Energy2,445 kJ / 584 kcal245 kJ / 58 kcal
Fat51 g5.1 g
of which saturates4.5 g0.4 g
Carbohydrate11 g1.1 g
of which sugars2.6 g0.3 g
Fibre8.6 g0.9 g
Protein21 g2.1 g
Salt0.02 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in sunflower seeds?

584 kcal (2,445 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (10 g) provides about 58 kcal.

How much fat is in sunflower seeds?

51 g fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g saturates. 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 5.1 g.

How much protein is in sunflower seeds?

21 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 2.1 g. That is 14% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried”, FDC ID 170562. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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