Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are native to South and North America and come from a tall, strong flower that opens bright yellow, with seeds filling the center.

The largest United States sunflower producers are California, Minnesota and North Dakota.

The seeds have a hard black-and-white striped shell that must be removed. Sunflower seeds can be dried or roasted, and are sold either plain or salted.

Rich in nutrients, sunflower seeds are high in selenium and vitamin E, and and also provide a good source of protein, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, folate and niacin. By weight, sunflower seeds are 47 percent fat and 24 percent protein, making them a great food for satiety.

The Benefits

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

Selecting and Storing

Store sunflower seeds in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) SUNFLOWER SD KRNLS,DRY RSTD,WO/SALT

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 464

Calories: 165

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.1 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2.7 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	9.3 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	20 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	6.8 g	*
Sugars	0.77 g	*
Fiber	3.2 g	*
Protein	5.5 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	2.6 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	7.4 IU	25%
Vitamin B6	0.23 mg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.77 mg	1%
Folate	67.2 mcg	17%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.03 mg	2%
MINERALS
Calcium	19.8 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.1 mg	6%
Magnesium	36.6 mg	9%
Manganese	0.6 mg	30%
Phosphorous	327.4 mg	33%
Potassium	241 mg	7%
Selenium	22.5 mcg	32%
Sodium	0.85 mg	0%
Zinc	1.5 mg	10%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	1.4 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).