How many carbs are in seeds, sunflower seed kernels?
1 cup of seeds, sunflower seed kernels contains about 21.7g of carbohydrate, 8.6g net carbs after subtracting 13.1g of fiber, 26.7g of protein, and 777 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (127g) | 21.7g | 13.1g | 8.6g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 17.1g | 10.3g | 6.8g |
Net carbs in seeds, sunflower seed kernels
1 cup of seeds, sunflower seed kernels contains 8.6g of net carbs — total carbs (21.7g) minus dietary fiber (13.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for seeds, sunflower seed kernels (per 100g)
- Calories: 612 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 17.1g
- Dietary fiber: 10.3g
- Sugars: 3.1g
- Protein: 21g
- Fat: 56.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (foundation dataset, fdcId 325524). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in seeds, sunflower seed kernels?
1 cup of seeds, sunflower seed kernels contains about 21.7g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 13.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 8.6g.
How many net carbs are in seeds, sunflower seed kernels?
Net carbs in 1 cup of seeds, sunflower seed kernels are about 8.6g — that is total carbs (21.7g) minus dietary fiber (13.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is seeds, sunflower seed kernels good for diabetics?
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is seeds, sunflower seed kernels keto-friendly?
Whether seeds, sunflower seed kernels fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 8.6g of net carbs.