Shelled sunflower seeds
Shelled sunflower seeds provides 607 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 28.6 g of protein. That is 81% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Snacks category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 Tbsp (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 607 kcal | 170 kcal | 453 +34% | |
| Total fat | 46.4 g | 13 g | 17% | 25.3 +84% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 6.8 −21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 6 g | 2% | 48.9 −56% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 18.7 −81% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8.7 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 14.3 g | 4 g | 14% | 6.7 +113% |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 8 g | 16% | 13.3 +115% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35743 Snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 19% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 14.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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Ingredients
Sunflower seeds.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 Tbsp (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0039978044426
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shelled sunflower seeds?
Shelled sunflower seeds contains 607 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (3 Tbsp (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Shelled sunflower seeds?
Shelled sunflower seeds has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shelled sunflower seeds healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Shelled sunflower seeds vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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