Sunflower Seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Waitrose
Sunflower Seeds contains 615 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (600 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 201% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 56% of the Daily Value for copper and 24% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 615 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 53.8 g | 69% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10.1 g | 36% |
| Total sugars L | 1.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 23.8 g | 48% |
| Vitamin E L | 30.2 mg | 201% |
| Calcium L | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 100 mg | 24% |
| Zinc L | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper L | 0.5 mg | 56% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 81%
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
- Protein23.8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 21.3 g)
- Fiber10.1 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 8 g)
- Sugars1.8 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 2.6 g)
- Fat53.8 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 50 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.2 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169376096
- Category
- Sunflower seeds
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Waitrose Sunflower seeds ALLERGY ADVICE: May contain nuts, peanuts and sesame. poned reseal pack for freshness and
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sunflower Seeds?
100 g of Sunflower Seeds has 615 kcal.
Is Sunflower Seeds high in protein?
Sunflower Seeds contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 21.3 g).
How many carbs are in Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflower Seeds has 3.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.1 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflower Seeds contains 53.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% 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 Vitamin E (201% DV), copper (56% DV), magnesium (24% DV), zinc (14% DV) and iron (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sunflower Seeds?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 15, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169376096. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 15, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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