Sunflower Seeds (Whole)

:: What Is Sunflower? The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus. It is commonly grown as a crop for its edible oily seeds. Apart from cooking oil production, it is also used as livestock forage (as a meal or a silage plant), as bird food, in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens. Wild H. annuus is a widely branched annual plant with many flower heads. The domestic sunflower, however, often possesses only a single large inflorescence (flower head) atop an unbranched stem.

:: Health Benefits Cardioprotective Effects Reduces risk of Cancer Management of Diabetes Boosts function of Brain Helps in Weight Loss A Powerhouse of Energy Helps in Treatment of Anaemia Helps to Detox our Body Good for our Skin Helpful During Pregnancy Reduces Inflammation

:: Nutrition Sunflower Seed Nutrition Facts The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for 1/4 cup (34g) of dry roasted sunflower seed kernels without salt. Calories 207 Fat 19g 28% DV  Sodium 1mg 0% DV  Carbohydrates 7g 2% DV  Fiber 3.9g 12% DV  Protein 5.8g 15% DV  Vitamin E 7.4mg  49% RDA Copper 0.6mg  68% RDA Manganese 0.7mg  31% RDA Carbs One-fourth of a cup of of sunflower seed kernels contains about 207 calories and 7 grams of carbohydrate. About half of the carbs come from fiber (nearly 4 grams) and the rest is starch. Since there is little to no sugar in sunflower seeds, they are considered to be a low-glycemic food. The estimated glycemic load of a single serving of sunflower seed kernels is 0. Fats Most of the calories in sunflower seeds come from fat. You'll get just over 19 grams of fat in a single 1/4 cup serving. However, most of it is better-for-you fat, a mix of polyunsaturated fat (12.6g) and monounsaturated fat (3.6g). There are about 2 grams of saturated fat in a serving of sunflower seed kernels. Protein You'll get almost 6 grams of protein in a 1/4 cup serving of sunflower seeds. Vitamins and Minerals Sunflower seeds are a vitamin and mineral powerhouse. They are an excellent source of vitamin E, providing about 7.4mg or just under 50% of the daily value set by the FDA. They are also a good source of thiamin, and other nutrients in smaller quantities such as niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. Minerals in sunflower seeds include copper (68% of your daily intake), magnesium (10%), phosphorous (31%), manganese (31%) and selenium (35%) and smaller amounts of zinc, iron, and potassium.