Sunflower Seeds – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie601 kcal
Proteins20.7 g
Fats52.9 gr
Carbohydrates10.5 g
Water8 gr
Fiber5 g
The glycemic index9

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent5 µg1%
Vitamin B1thiamine1.84 mg123%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.18 mg10%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol31.2 mg312%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin15.7 mg79%
Vitamin B4choline55.1 mg11%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid1.13 mg23%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine1.34 mg67%
Vitamin B9folic acid227 µg57%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium647 mg26%
Calcium367 mg37%
Magnesium317 mg79%
Phosphorus530 mg53%
Sodium160 mg12%
Iron6.1 mg44%
Zinc5 mg42%
Selenium53 mcg96%
Manganese1.95 mg98%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan337 mg135%
Isoleucine694 mg35%
Valine1071 mg31%
Leucine1343 mg27%
Threonine885 mg158%
Lysine710 mg44%
Methionine390 mg30%
Phenylalanine1050 mg53%
Arginine1785 mg36%
Histidine523 mg35%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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