Sunflower kernels

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Sunflower kernels contains 571 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in other foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 270 kcal per 100 g across 274,655 products.

100 g provides 142,909% of the Daily Value for selenium, 71% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 30% of the Daily Value for magnesium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Sunflower kernels, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
571kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
25 gcarbohydrates
50 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 571 kcal
Total fat L 50 g 64%
Saturated fat L 5.4 g 27%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 643 mg 28%
Total carbohydrates L 25 g 9%
Dietary fiber L 10.7 g 38%
Total sugars L 3.6 g
Protein L 21.4 g 43%
Niacin (B3) L 11.4 mg71%
Calcium L 71 mg5%
Iron L 3.9 mg22%
Magnesium L 125 mg30%
Potassium L 857 mg18%
Selenium L 78,600 µg142,909%

% 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: 13%Carbohydrates: 16%Fat: 71%571kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 13%
  • Carbohydrates 16%
  • Fat 71%

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

Selenium142,909%Niacin (B3)71%Magnesium30%Iron22%Potassium18%Calcium5%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 6.9 g)
  • Fiber10.7 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 1.8 g)
  • Sugars3.6 gabove the median for other foods (median 3.5 g)
  • Fat50 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 6.4 g)
  • Saturated fat5.4 gabove the median for other foods (median 1.9 g)
  • Sodium643 mgin the top quarter of other foods (median 236 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 IU
Other components (1)
Vitamin E L26 mg_ATE

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 571 kcal571 kcal
Protein 21.4 g21.4 g
Carbohydrates 25 g25 g
Fat 50 g50 g
Fiber 10.7 g10.7 g
Sugars 3.6 g3.6 g
Sodium 643 mg643 mg

Product details

Barcode
0846548087062
Category
Other Foods

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sunflower kernels?

100 g of Sunflower kernels has 571 kcal.

Is Sunflower kernels high in protein?

Sunflower kernels contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 6.9 g).

How many carbs are in Sunflower kernels?

Sunflower kernels has 25 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.7 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Sunflower kernels?

Sunflower kernels contains 50 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Sunflower kernels contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (142,909% DV), Niacin (B3) (71% DV), magnesium (30% DV), iron (22% DV) and potassium (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Sunflower kernels?

100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 27, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0846548087062. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 27, 2022. Imported November 8, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2381555. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 18, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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