Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 24.69g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 17.64 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.88 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 71% | |
Calories from Carbs | 17% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 70.5 mg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.9 mg | 21.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 776 mg | 32.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 42.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 3.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 17.6 g | 35.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 45.9 g | 70.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26.5% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg 9.2%
Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 2% Iron 6.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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