Are sunflower seeds fattening?

Sunflower seeds are raw or roasted and contain many nutrients. They also have a high amount of fat, which often leads people to veer away from them when they are trying to lose weight. This seems like a logical idea, but in truth, they are not fattening. read more

Sunflower seeds are high in fat, mostly polyunsaturated fat. According to the American Heart Association, polyunsaturated fatty acids may help your heart. But that’s only the case if they’re eaten in moderation, and eaten in place of foods that are high in saturated and trans fats. read more

Each ounce of toasted sunflower seeds has 16 grams of fat, while the other types contain approximately 14 grams. The diet of a healthy adult should consist of 25 to 35 percent fat, and if you consume 2,000 calories a day, 1 ounce of toasted sunflower seeds would supply about 24 percent of your recommended daily fat intake. read more