Calories in Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower Seeds has about 117 calories per 20 g (2 tbsp), with 4.2 g protein, 4 g carbs and 10.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 584 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, High-Fibre Foods, Iron-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
117kcal
Calories · 20 g (2 tbsp)
4.2g
Protein · 20 g (2 tbsp)
4g
Carbs · 20 g (2 tbsp)
10.3g
Fat · 20 g (2 tbsp)
Carbs 13%Protein 13%Fat 74%share of calories

Sunflower Seeds calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
20 g (2 tbsp)117 kcal4.2 g4 g10.3 g
100 g584 kcal20.8 g20 g51.5 g

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Sunflower Seeds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 20 g (2 tbsp)
Calories584 kcal117 kcal
Protein20.8 g4.2 g
Carbohydrates20 g4 g
Fat51.5 g10.3 g
Fibre8.6 g1.7 g
Sugar2.6 g0.5 g
Sodium9 mg2 mg
Calcium78 mg16 mg
Iron5.3 mg1.1 mg
Potassium645 mg129 mg
Vitamin C1.4 mg0.3 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Sunflower Seeds healthy?

  • ●Sunflower Seeds is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 584 kcal per 100 g. About 13% of its calories come from carbs, 13% from protein and 74% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 20 g (2 tbsp) already adds 117 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.2 g in 20 g (2 tbsp)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (8.6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 20 g (2 tbsp) (117 kcal) takes about 23 min of brisk walking or 11 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Sunflower Seeds: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Sunflower Seeds?

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One serving of Sunflower Seeds, 20 g (2 tbsp), has roughly 117 calories, with 4.2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 10.3 g fat and 1.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Sunflower Seeds?

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100 g of Sunflower Seeds has 584 kcal, with 20.8 g protein, 20 g carbs, 51.5 g fat, 8.6 g fibre and 2.6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Sunflower Seeds?

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Sunflower Seeds has 20.8 g protein per 100 g (4.2 g in 20 g (2 tbsp)). Protein provides about 13% of its calories.

Is Sunflower Seeds good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 584 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 20 g (2 tbsp) adds 117 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Sunflower Seeds?

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Burning roughly 117 kcal takes about 23 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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