Seeds

Seeds

Seeds are generated by plants as a means to carry on their species and are therefore a condensed source of nutrients.

Included in the seeds category are flaxseed, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds.

Culinary Caution! Those with diverticular disease should not consume seeds or nuts.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin E, Thiamin, Magnesium, Selenium, Manganese
*Good Source of: Protein, Vitamin B6, Folate, Niacin, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

See individual seeds for information on selecting and storing.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 308.52

Calories: 164

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.2 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	5.2 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	6.5 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	17 mg	*
EPA, DHA	4 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	5.6 g	*
Sugars	0.73 g	*
Fiber	2.4 g	*
Protein	5.8 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	14 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.39mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	9.3 IU	31%
Vitamin B6	0.38 mg	19%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	63.6 mcg	16%
Niacin	2.3 mg	12%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	6%
Thiamin	0.41 mg	27%
MINERALS
Calcium	21.8 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.5 mg	8%
Magnesium	91 mg	23%
Manganese	0.55 mg	28%
Phosphorous	184.8 mg	18%
Potassium	180.6 mg	5%
Selenium	14.8 mcg	21%
Sodium	2.5 mg	0%
Zinc	1.4 mg	9%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	8.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).