The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower. There are three types of commonly used sunflower seeds: linoleic, high oleic, and sunflower oil seeds. Each variety has its own unique levels of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats. The information in this article refers mainly to the linoleic variety.
Nutrition Facts Sunflower seeds, dried
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 51 g | 78% |
| Saturated fat 4.5 g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 23 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat 19 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 645 mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber 9 g | 36% |
| Sugar 2.6 g | |
| Protein 21 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1% | Vitamin C | 2% |
| Calcium | 7% | Iron | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 65% |
| Cobalamin | 0% | Magnesium | 81% |
| *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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