sunflowers seeds provide mainly us with
carbohydrates, vitamins, protein,fats
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Sunflower seeds come from the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). While whole sunflower seeds can be consumed, many people prefer to eat just the kernel—or the meat of the seed (shown in image). On the outside of the kernel is a fibrous hull that can be difficult to digest.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamins but low in carbohydrates. Since they're available year-round, they make a healthy snack and are great additions to salads and other simple dishes.
Sunflower Seed Nutrition Facts
The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for 1 ounce (28g) of dry, roasted sunflower seed kernels without salt.1
Calories: 165
Fat:14.1g
Sodium: 0.85mg
Carbohydrates: 6.82g
Fiber: 3.15g
Sugars: 0.77g
Protein: 5.48g
Carbs
One ounce of sunflower seed kernels contains about 165 calories and just under 7 grams of carbohydrate. About half of the carbs come from fiber (over 3 grams). Less than one gram of carbohydrate in sunflower seed kernels come from sugar and the rest is starch.
Since there is also a very small amount of sugar in sunflower seeds, they are considered to be a low-glycemic food.2 The estimated glycemic load of a single serving of sunflower seed kernels is 0.
Fats
Most of the calories in sunflower seeds come from fat. You'll gain just over 14 grams of fat in a single ounce serving. However, most of it is healthy fat, a mix of polyunsaturated fat (9.3g) and monounsaturated fat (2.7g). There are about 1.5 grams of saturated fat in a serving of sunflower seed kernels.
Protein
You'll get almost 6 grams of protein in a one ounce serving of sunflower seeds.
Vitamins and Minerals
Sunflower seeds are a vitamin and mineral powerhouse.
They are an excellent source of vitamin E, providing about 7.4mg or just under 50% of your daily intake. They are also an excellent source of thiamin, and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, and folate.
Minerals in sunflower seeds include copper (50% of your daily intake), magnesium (23%), phosphorous (18%), manganese (27%) and selenium (21%) and smaller amounts of zinc, iron, and potassium.
Health Benefits
The health benefits of sunflower seeds come from the nutrients that the provide, most notably fiber and vitamin E.
Healthy Digestion
Foods with fiber help you to maintain a healthy digestive system. Fiber is the indigestible part of a carbohydrate. It helps to regulate bowels by regulating food ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism.3
The kernel of a sunflower seed provides fiber, but if you eat the whole seed, you can benefit from more as the hull is almost entirely fiber.
Eases Constipation
If you eat a lot of foods with fiber, you may get a laxative effect. For some people, this may be a health benefit. Studies have also shown that improving your dietary fiber intake can increase stool frequency in patients with constipation. But authors of one study noted that it does not necessarily improve stool consistency, decrease laxative use, or ease painful defecation.4
The sunflower kernel provides fiber that may provide laxative benefits. The whole seed provides more fiber, but may create other digestion problems. For this reason, if you are experiencing constipation, whole sunflower seeds may not be the smartest choice.
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