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Roasted sunflower kernels: understanding the nutrition

The reviewed entry for salted, dry-roasted sunflower kernels lists 1.20 g of water, 582 kcal, 19.33 g of protein and 49.80 g of fat per 100 g. These values apply to the kernels, without shells.

Overview

A clear explanation of the value and what it means.

The reviewed entry for salted, dry-roasted sunflower kernels lists 1.20 g of water, 582 kcal, 19.33 g of protein and 49.80 g of fat per 100 g. These values apply to the kernels, without shells.

Answer

Use the weight of the kernels you eat. Do not include the shells in your portion weight.

  • Shelled kernels and seeds in their shells have different edible weights.
  • Raw and roasted seeds use separate nutrition entries.
  • Check the full entry description when calculating salt or calories.

How it is calculated

The formula or method behind the calculation.

nutrient_for_portion = nutrient_per_100g * edible_kernel_grams / 100

For a 30 g portion, multiply each value by 0.3. Keep salted and unsalted entries separate when calculating sodium.

FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.

Example

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Use the nutrition label for the specific pack when available. Roasting, added salt and seed variety can change its composition.

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Limitations

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  • Values may differ by pack, brand, food state and preparation method.
  • Missing values are not filled in with guesses.
  • For your own purchase, the receipt or pack price is more accurate.
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