Lightly toasted sunflower seeds
Low GI
GL 1.1 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 7 per 100 g
- Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
- High calorie density
Lightly toasted sunflower seeds has a glycemic index of 35, the same as plain Sunflower seeds (35). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.1.
Updated Oct 12, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 584 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.6 g |
| Natural | 2.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g |
| Soluble | 2.58 g |
| Insoluble | 6.02 g |
| Protein | 20.8 g |
| Fat | 51.5 g |
| Saturated | 4.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 45 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
- Good source of protein and fiber
- Contains vitamins and minerals
- High calorie density
- Moderate saturated fat content
- Potential allergen
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Lightly toasted sunflower seeds?
Lightly toasted sunflower seeds has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 1.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 7.
Is Lightly toasted sunflower seeds good for people with insulin resistance?
Lightly toasted sunflower seeds has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Sunflower seeds has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Sunflower seeds in this database, Fried sunflower seeds has the lowest glycemic load (6.5 per 100 g).
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