Calories in Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added
Generic food Nuts and Seeds
Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added contains 617 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (16 g) provides about 99 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 190% of the Daily Value for selenium, 177% of the Daily Value for copper and 153% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 617 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 55.2 g | 71% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.7 g | 23% |
| Trans fat C | 0.027 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 331 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.3 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.7 g | 20% |
| Total sugars M | 10.5 g | |
| Protein M | 17.3 g | 35% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.7 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 22.9 mg | 153% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.55 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) C | 237 µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 4.1 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium M | 311 mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus M | 666 mg | 53% |
| Potassium M | 576 mg | 12% |
| Zinc M | 4.9 mg | 44% |
| Copper M | 1.6 mg | 177% |
| Manganese M | 2.1 mg | 90% |
| Selenium M | 104 µg | 190% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 75%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.3 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber5.7 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars10.5 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 4.2 g)
- Fat55.2 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.7 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium331 mgin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.62 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 39 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.83 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 10.5 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.72 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.84 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 0.53 g |
| Methionine M | 0.44 g |
| Cystine M | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.94 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.44 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.49 g |
| Alanine M | 0.87 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.1 g |
| Proline M | 0.88 g |
| Serine M | 0.86 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.05 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 9.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 38.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.44 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.14 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.017 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 38.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 9.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.017 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 1.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 15 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 5.7 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 18 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 21 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 170 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 0.62 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.6 g |
| Energy C | 2,581 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 52 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 237 µg |
Other forms of Seeds
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed nuts, unroasted | 616 | 17 g | 22.9 g | 54.6 g |
| Peanut butter | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut butter, lower sodium | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, salted | 620 | 16.3 g | 22 g | 55.5 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, unsalted | 625 | 16.4 g | 22.2 g | 56 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, lightly salted | 612 | 19.7 g | 21 g | 54 g |
| Nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in seeds?
100 g of seeds has 617 kcal. 1 tbsp (16 g): about 99 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 175 kcal.
Is seeds high in protein?
Seeds contains 17.3 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 tbsp (16 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is above the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in seeds?
Seeds has 23.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.7 g of fiber and 10.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in seeds?
Seeds contains 55.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (190% DV), copper (177% DV), Vitamin E (153% DV), manganese (90% DV) and magnesium (74% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in seeds?
100 g contains 331 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does seeds have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added has 617 kcal, while seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried has 318 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168595. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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