How many carbs are in sunflower seeds, plain, salted?
1 cup, NFS of sunflower seeds, plain, salted contains about 10.9g of carbohydrate, 5.9g net carbs after subtracting 5.1g of fiber, 8.8g of protein, and 265 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, in shell, yields (15g) | 3.6g | 1.7g | 1.9g |
| 1 oz, without shell (28.4g) | 6.8g | 3.1g | 3.6g |
| 1 oz, NFS (28.4g) | 6.8g | 3.1g | 3.6g |
| 1 cup, NFS (46g) | 10.9g | 5.1g | 5.9g |
| 1 cup, in shell, yields (46g) | 10.9g | 5.1g | 5.9g |
| 1 package (50g) | 11.9g | 5.5g | 6.4g |
Net carbs in sunflower seeds, plain, salted
1 cup, NFS of sunflower seeds, plain, salted contains 5.9g of net carbs — total carbs (10.9g) minus dietary fiber (5.1g). 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 sunflower seeds, plain, salted (per 100g)
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 23.8g
- Dietary fiber: 11g
- Sugars: 2.7g
- Protein: 19.1g
- Fat: 49.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343058). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in sunflower seeds, plain, salted?
1 cup, NFS of sunflower seeds, plain, salted contains about 10.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 5.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 5.9g.
How many net carbs are in sunflower seeds, plain, salted?
Net carbs in 1 cup, NFS of sunflower seeds, plain, salted are about 5.9g — that is total carbs (10.9g) minus dietary fiber (5.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is sunflower seeds, plain, salted good for diabetics?
Sunflower seeds, plain, salted 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 sunflower seeds, plain, salted keto-friendly?
Whether sunflower seeds, plain, salted fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup, NFS) provides about 5.9g of net carbs.