Sunflower seeds are packed with vitamins and minerals. The sunflower seed is also an excellent source of essential nutrients and are high in fiber.
Harvesting the Seeds
For commercial sale, the sunflower seed is extracted from the giant sunflower plant, dried in the shell, then roasted and salted. Some manufacturers may take the kernel out of the shell before packaging.
Calories
An ounce of sunflower seed kernels contains about 164 calories.
Carbohydrates
The body converts carbohydrates into energy to be used or stored. Sunflowers seeds provide 2 percent of a 2000-calorie diet with 6 grams of carbohydrates in a 1 oz. serving.
Protein
Protein is essential for the body to build muscle. There are 6 grams of protein in a 1 oz. serving of sunflower seeds.
Fiber
There are 2 grams of fiber per serving of sunflower seeds, which is 10 percent of the daily value for a 2000-calorie diet.
Vitamins and Minerals
According to nutritiondata.com, sunflower seeds contain thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, iron, copper and manganese
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