Question:
are sunflower seeds a good source of protein?
— jassieb (posted on August 20, 2009)
August 20, 2009
I am not sure, but I eat them every day. It taste good and keeps my mouth
busy.
— lieutenant-ed
August 20, 2009
Here are comparissons between sunflower seeds and peanuts.
Sunflower seed kernels, dried
Nutritional value per 28 g (1 oz)
Energy 163 cal
Carbohydrates 5.36 g
- Sugars 0.75 g
- Dietary fiber 3.0 g
Fat 14.16 g
- saturated 1.49 g
- monounsaturated 2.70 g
- polyunsaturated 0.35 g
Protein 6.51 g
Peanut, valencia, raw
Nutritional value per 28 g (1.0 oz)
Energy 163 kcal
Carbohydrates 6 g
- Sugars 0.0 g
- Dietary fiber 2.57 g
Fat 13.71 g
- saturated 2 g
- monounsaturated 6.86 g
- polyunsaturated 4.57 g
Protein 7.14 g
You can see that peanuts are a slightly healthier choice. I would say that
these are OK as on occasional snack but should not be relied upon as a
primary sounce of protein since they contains lots of fat. Just my two
cents worth.
— rkurquhart
August 20, 2009
Sunflower seeds are good, but soynuts are better. Soynuts have 10 grams of
protein per 1/4 cup. They also sit better on my tummy then sunflower seeds
or peanuts.
— colabear32x
August 21, 2009
I find sunflower seeds are really good for protien and taste, I eat a
variety of nuts. I just watch for the salt. Eat them raw or lightly salted
as a rule and they are fine. I was told the oil and fat from nuts is not
really that bad for you.
— trible
August 21, 2009
in order to get a form of protein usable by the body to rebuild muscles and
other soft tissue, you need to eat the sunflower seeds with a SECOND source
of plant based protein, or with a dairy based protein. This means that you
need to eat the seeds with some form of grain, beans, or with milk, yogurt,
eggs, or cheese. The two forms of protein will combine when eaten together
to create what your body needs to build these soft tissues. If eaten
alone, the body will just break the protein down for use as fuel for the
body. No HARM will come to you, but you get the best use of the protein
when it is eaten properly. Meat protein, such as chicken, fish, or beef
does not require this sort of care when eaten. It is converted directly
into protein in the body, or used for fuel as needed. I hope this helps.
Hugh
— hubarlow
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