Nuts and Seeds

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

585kcal per 100 g
20.8 gProtein
51.5 gFat
20 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy585 kcal2,445 kJ—
Protein20.8 g—
Fat51.5 g69%
of which saturated4.5 g22%
Monounsaturated fat18.5 g—
Polyunsaturated fat23.1 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate20 g—
of which sugars2.6 g3%
Fibre8.6 g31%
Sodium9 mg0%
Water4.7 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium645 mg19%
Calcium78 mg6%
Magnesium325 mg77%
Phosphorus660 mg53%
Iron5.3 mg29%
Zinc5 mg45%
Copper1.8 mg200%
Selenium53 µg96%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Beta-carotene30 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E35 mg234%
Vitamin K0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)1.5 mg123%
Riboflavin (B2)0.36 mg27%
Niacin (B3)8.3 mg52%
Vitamin B61.3 mg79%
Folate227 µg57%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2%

In its food group

Position among 140 foods in “Nuts and Seeds”
Energy585 kcal · median 574 kcal
Protein20.8 g · median 15.5 g
Fibre8.6 g · median 8.8 g
Sugars2.6 g · median 4.3 g
Saturated fat4.5 g · median 5.3 g
Salt0.02 g · median 0.05 g

78% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Nuts and Seeds: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Vitamin E35 mg · 234%
  • Copper1.8 mg · 200%
  • Thiamin (B1)1.5 mg · 123%
  • Selenium53 µg · 96%
  • Vitamin B61.3 mg · 79%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.