Nutrititional Information on Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are an achene (a dry fruit from a flowering plant). There are two commercial types: black hulls (higher oil content) and striped hulls (lower oil content). The black are commonly used to make sunflower oil and are used for birdseed.
The striped seeds are used for human consumption, either with or without the hulls. Sunflower seeds can be eaten roasted, unroasted, in bread or as sunflower seed butter.

Vitamins

The B vitamins in sunflower seeds include B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (PLP) and B9 (folate). Other vitamins in sunflower seeds are vitamin C and vitamin E.

Minerals

Sunflower seeds contain iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus.

Cholesterol-Lowering Aspect

Sunflower seeds contain phytosterols, which lower cholesterol.

Fat

Saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat are found in sunflower seeds.

Carbs & Protein

Sunflower seeds contain sugar and are a good source of fiber and protein.

Fatty Acid

An unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, called linoleic acid, is found in sunflower seeds.

Resources

• National Sunflower Association

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