Sunflower kernels

in Snacks Barcode 0070690277303
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Sunflower kernels provides 571 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 17.9 g of protein. That is 81% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Snacks category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
46.4 g · High
Saturated fat
5.4 g · High
Sugars
3.6 g · Low
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 571 kcal 160 kcal 453 +26%
Total fat 46.4 g 13 g 17% 25.3 +84%
Saturated fat 5.4 g 1.5 g 8% 6.8 −21%
Carbohydrates 25 g 7 g 3% 48.9 −49%
Total sugars 3.6 g 1 g 18.7 −81%
Added sugars 1.9 g 0.5 g 1% 8.7 −78%
Dietary fiber 10.7 g 3 g 11% 6.7 +59%
Protein 17.9 g 5 g 10% 13.3 +34%
Salt 1.9 g 0.5 g 1.1 +74%

*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other snacks

Calories higher 17%
Sugars lower 22%
Salt higher 19%
Saturated fat higher 49%
Protein top 27%
Fiber top 19%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sunflower kernels, sea salt, sugar, cornstarch, contains 1% or less of the following: monosodium glutamate, maltodextrin, smoked torula yeast, dried corn syrup, spice, garlic powder, onion powder.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 1

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 onz (28 g)
Sold in
France, United States
Barcode
0070690277303

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sunflower kernels?

Sunflower kernels contains 571 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Sunflower kernels?

Sunflower kernels has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Sunflower kernels healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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