Sunflower seeds are widely considered as healthful foods. They are one of the incredible sources of health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins.

Much of their calories come from fatty acids. The seeds are especially rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid, which constitute more 50% fatty acids in them. They are also good in mono-unsaturated oleic acid that helps lower LDL or “bad cholesterol”.

Like other nuts, they are also a very good source of proteins with fine quality amino acids such as tryptophan that are essential for growth, especially in children.

The seeds are indeed a very rich source of vitamin E.

Sunflowers are incredible sources of folic acid and one of the finest sources of B-complex group of vitamins.

The seeds are incredibly rich sources of many essential minerals. Calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and copper are especially concentrated in sunflower seeds.