Sunflower seeds

About this record

Sunflower seeds is listed here under Nuts & Seeds, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw”. 9 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Sodium, Iodine, Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent), Vitamin E, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Biotin (B7), Folate (total)…; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Phosphorus: 7th of 782 foods with a value (732 mg per 100 g)
• Magnesium: 10th of 772 foods with a value (302 mg per 100 g)
• Copper: 15th of 744 foods with a value (1.88 mg per 100 g)
• Manganese: 23rd of 688 foods with a value (2.63 mg per 100 g)
• Potassium: 28th of 779 foods with a value (657 mg per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Other preparation in the data: Dried

Source record: Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Roasted

Source record: Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Preparation not stated

Source record: Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods: “Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw” (release 2026-10-29 (JSON)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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