The seeds are harvested from the plant’s large flower heads, which can measure more than 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter. A single sunflower head may contain up to 2,000 seeds

There are two main types of sunflower crops. One type is grown for the seeds you eat, while the other — which is the majority farmed — is grown for the oil.

Highlights:

They are found inside the center of the yellow-colored sunflower.

Sunflower seeds are famed for their high nutritive value

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrient Database:

1/4 cup of raw sunflower seeds has 204 calories

1/2 cup of seeds with the edible hulls has 67 calories

if you’re a fan of dry-roasted sunflower seeds, a 1/4-cup serving is 186 calories Trusted Source. Sunflower seeds roasted in oil are 200 calories per 1/4-cup serving Trusted Source.

Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds

Rich In Antioxidants, Aids In Weight Loss, Fuels With Energy, Great For Detoxification, Excellent For Skin, and more...

The main nutrients in 1 ounce (30 grams or 1/4 cup) of shelled,