Sunflower seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds David
Sunflower seeds contains 633 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 35 g (35 g) provides about 222 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 447 kcal per 100 g across 8,755 products.
100 g provides 461% of the Daily Value for chloride, 233% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 219% of the Daily Value for iodine.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 633 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 50 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.7 g | 33% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 217 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.7 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars L | 3.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 26.7 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 34.9 mg | 233% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.6 mg | 136% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4 mg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.69 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1 mg | 60% |
| Folate (B9) L | 210 µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 4.3 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium L | 301 mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus L | 395 mg | 32% |
| Potassium L | 800 mg | 17% |
| Zinc L | 3.2 mg | 29% |
| Copper L | 1.3 mg | 141% |
| Manganese L | 1.6 mg | 71% |
| Selenium L | 7 µg | 13% |
| Iodine L | 328 µg | 219% |
| Chloride L | 10,597 mg | 461% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 72%
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
- Protein26.7 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber6.7 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Sugars3.3 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 7 g)
- Fat50 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 23.8 g)
- Saturated fat6.7 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 5.4 g)
- Sodium217 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 11.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 30 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.13 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 23 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 24.8 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 543 kcal | 633 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Fat | 42.9 g | 50 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 8,057 mg | 217 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- David
- Barcode
- 0026200238920
- Quantity
- 5.25oz
- Label serving
- 1 serving (35 g)
- Category
- Salted and roasted sunflower seeds
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sunflower Seeds, Salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sunflower seeds?
100 g of Sunflower seeds has 633 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 35 g (35 g): about 222 kcal.
Is Sunflower seeds high in protein?
Sunflower seeds contains 26.7 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.3 g in serving, 1 serving, 35 g (35 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds has 16.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds contains 50 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.7 g is saturated (33% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sunflower seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are chloride (461% DV), Vitamin E (233% DV), iodine (219% DV), copper (141% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (136% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sunflower seeds?
100 g contains 217 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 3, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2779170. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0026200238920. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 3, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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