What does 100 calories of sunflower seeds (kernels) look like?
100 calories =17 g17 g · 0.6 oz
High calorie density
Food volume for 100 kcal
Hulled sunflower seeds disappear fast. Buying them in the shell is an easy way to slow down.
Sunflower seeds (kernels): 50 to 500 calories
| Calories | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kcal | 9 g | 0.3 oz |
| 100 kcal | 17 g | 0.6 oz |
| 200 kcal | 34 g | 1.2 oz |
| 300 kcal | 51 g | 1.8 oz |
| 500 kcal | 86 g | 3.0 oz |
What's in 100 calories of sunflower seeds (kernels)
3.6 gprotein
3.4 gcarbs
8.8 gfat
1.5 gfiber
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Compare with other nuts & seeds
| Food | 100 kcal is | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 🌻 Sunflower seeds (kernels) | 17 g | 17 g |
| 🎃 Pumpkin seeds (whole, roasted) | 67 seeds | 22 g |
| 🥜 Trail mix | ¾ oz | 22 g |
| ⚫ Chia seeds | ¾ oz | 21 g |
| 🟤 Flaxseed (ground) | 2⅔ tablespoons | 19 g |
| 🟢 Hemp seeds | 1¾ tablespoons | 18 g |
| 🥜 Pistachios | 25 pistachios | 18 g |
| ⚪ Sesame seeds | 2 tablespoons | 18 g |
| 🥜 Cashews | 17 g | 17 g |
| 🌰 Almonds | 14 almonds | 17 g |
| 🥜 Peanuts | 17 peanuts | 17 g |
| 🥜 Mixed nuts (dry roasted) | ½ oz | 16 g |
| 🌰 Hazelnuts | 12 hazelnuts | 16 g |
Questions
How much is 100 calories of sunflower seeds (kernels)?
100 calories of sunflower seeds (kernels) is about 17 g (0.6 oz).
How many calories are in 100 g of sunflower seeds (kernels)?
584 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.
Are sunflower seeds good for weight loss?
High calorie density (5.84 kcal per gram). Small portions add up fast. Measuring matters most for foods like this. 100 calories also gives you 3.6 g of protein and 1.5 g of fiber.
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