Welcome to the nutritional protein content in 8 different types of sunflower seeds, ranging from 20.78 g to 17.21 g per 100g. The basic type of sunflower seeds is Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried, where the amount of protein in 100g is 20.78 g. 20.78 g of protein per 100g, from Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried corresponds to 37% of the protein RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 cup, with hulls, edible yield (or 46.00 g) the amount of Protein is 9.56 g. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 17%.
The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is based on a 50 g RDA level for a mature adult.
Top five sunflower seeds products high in protein
Below is a summary list for the top five sunflower seeds items ranked by the amount or level of protein in 100g.
1. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried : 20.78g (37%RDA)
2. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, without salt : 20.06g (36%RDA)
3. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added : 20.06g (36%RDA)
4. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, without salt : 19.33g (35%RDA)
5. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels from shell, dry roasted, with salt added : 19.33g (35%RDA)
Following on from the five top sunflower seeds items or products containing protein we have a more comprehensive break down of Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried, and the highest item containing protein which is Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 8 types of sunflower seeds.
At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 8 different types of sunflower seeds based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the protein content in sunflower seeds.
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried - Nutritional Content and Chart
The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried should be considered along with the protein content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Nut and Seed Products.Other important and protein related nutrients are Energy, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 584.00 kcal (29% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 51.46 g (79% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 20.00 g (15% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the protein levels in sunflower seeds.
Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried has a nutritional value score of 16.00 out of 100.Comparing the protein content and the nutritional density in 100g for Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried; We class this as a high protein content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a medium nutritional density value.
Amount of protein per 100 Calories
100 calories of seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Protein is 0 g (0% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Carbohydrate, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the protein RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.
Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 cup, with hulls, edible yield (or 46.00 g)
For the food Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried the typical serving size is 1.000 cup, with hulls, edible yield (or 46.00 g) which contains 9.56 g of Protein. The protein percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 17 %.To give 100% of the RDA, 5.9 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 cup, with hulls, edible yield (or 46.00 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 268.64 kcal, the Total Fat content is 23.67 g and the Carbohydrate content is 9.2 g. The percentages are shown below in the protein chart, for the typical serving of protein and the related and important nutritional values.
Macronutrients in Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried
The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 cup, with hulls, edible yield or 46.00 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 33.2 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 37.4 (kcal).
Grams of protein in sunflower seeds (per 100g)
This list of 8 types of sunflower seeds, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried through to Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional protein content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much protein in sunflower seeds.
The list below gives the total protein content in the 8 items from the general description 'sunflower seeds' each of which show the protein amount as well as Energy, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 8 food items shown in the protein chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.
The corresponding nutritional value for sunflower seeds based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of protein per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart. 
The corresponding Calories for sunflower seeds ranked by the amount of protein per 100g is shown below in the sunflower seeds calories chart. 
RDA for protein
The recommended daily allowance for protein is 56g for an average male. This is the RDA used for all nutrition in the listed data. For a typical woman it is 46g. These values are based on 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. It is also recommended that at least 10% of your calories should be from protein with an upper limit of 35% of your calories from protein.
Average Content for sunflower seeds
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of protein contained in 100g of sunflower seeds, based on the list below of 8 different items under the general description of sunflower seeds, is 19.16 g of protein. This average value corresponds to 34.21 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 589.50 kcal, the average amount of Total Fat is 52.13 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.Median Amount
The median value of Protein is found in Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, without salt which in 100g contains 19.33 g of Protein. This corresponds to 35 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 582.00 kcal, the amount of Total Fat is 49.80 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 24.07 g.Highest protein Content per 100g
Using the list below for the 8 different sunflower seeds nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of protein is found in Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried which contains 20.78 g of protein per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 37 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 584.00 kcal, the Total Fat content is 51.46 g, the Carbohydrate content is 20.00 g. 
The lowest amount of protein in 100g is in Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added which contains 17.21 g. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 31 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 619.00 kcal, the amount of Total Fat is 56.80 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 20.59 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a protein range of 3.57 g per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 35 kcal for Energy, 5.34 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.
Highest Amount of protein per Serving
Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high protein foods in your diet. For example 100g of Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried contains 20.78 g of protein. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the protein nutritional content.
The food with the highest protein content per typical serving is Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added which contains 27.08 g in 1.000 cup (or 135.00 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 48 %. For this serving the Energy content is 799.2 kcal, the Total Fat content is 69.26 g and the Carbohydrate content is 30.9 g.
Nutritional Information Summary
From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing protein which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of foods with protein
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