Calories in 1/2 Cup of Plain Sunflower Seeds
1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds (72 g) has 419 calories. That is 21% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 14 g of protein, 36 g of fat and 17 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 72% fat and 15% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of plain sunflower seeds has 210 and 3/4 cup of plain sunflower seeds has 629 calories. Burning 419 calories takes about 75 minutes of brisk walking or 34 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Plain Sunflower Seeds: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds?
1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds weighs about 72 g and has 419 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds?
1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds has 14 g of protein, which is 28% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds?
1/2 cup of plain sunflower seeds has 17 g of carbohydrates, including 8 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707582. Original description: Sunflower seeds, plain, unsalted. Portion weights are USDA household measures.