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Sunflower seeds

Vitamin E's densest common source, by a wide margin.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g584 kcal 20.8 g20.0 g 8.6 g51.5 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.6 g3.4 g 1.5 g8.8 g
One ounce · 28 g164 kcal5.8 g5.6 g2.4 g14.4 g

Where the calories come from

protein 13%carbs 13%fat 74%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.6 g
Saturated fat4.5 g
Sodium9 mg · 0% DV
Potassium645 mg · 14% DV
Calcium78 mg · 6% DV
Iron5 mg · 29% DV
Magnesium325 mg · 77% DV
Vitamin C1.4 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)3 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)35.2 mg · 234% DV
Folate (DFE)227 mcg · 57% DV
Choline55.1 mg · 10% DV
Vitamin B61.34 mg · 79% DV
Phosphorus660 mg · 53% DV
Copper1.80 mg · 200% DV
Potassium : sodium71.7 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)23.1 g · 192% of the 12 g AI
Protein5.8 g · 12% DVFiber2.4 g · 9% DVPotassium181 mg · 4% DVCalcium22 mg · 2% DVIron1.5 mg · 8% DVMagnesium91 mg · 22% DVSodium2.5 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170562 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

144 gfor 30 g protein
843 kcalthose grams cost
8.6 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSunflower seeds
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSunflower seeds
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSunflower seeds

Rank within nuts & seeds

Hemp seeds5.7 gPumpkin seeds5.4 gPeanuts4.1 gPeanut butter3.7 gAlmonds3.7 gPistachios3.6 gSunflower seeds3.6 gPoppy seeds3.4 gFlax seeds3.4 gChia seeds3.4 gCashews3.2 gSesame seeds3.1 g#7 of 18 in Nuts & seeds · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Sunflower seeds8.6 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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