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The long black and white striped seeds from the sunflower plant, which contain a nut inside. The seeds can be roasted or dried and they are sold in the shell or the shell is removed and only the nut is sold. They are available salted or unsalted and are eaten as a snack or added to salads, granola and cooked dishes.
Sunflower Seeds

USDA Nutrition Facts

Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added (USDA#12540)

Serving Size 1 tbsp
Calories 579
Protein 19g
Total Fat 47g
Total Carbohydrates 27g
Potassium 72mg
Sodium 520mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (USDA#12539)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 619
Protein 17g
Total Fat 56g
Total Carbohydrates 20g
Dietary Fiber 11g
Potassium 491mg
Sodium 613mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added (USDA#12538)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 592
Protein 20g
Total Fat 51g
Total Carbohydrates 22g
Dietary Fiber 10g
Sugars 3g
Potassium 483mg
Sodium 410mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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