Seeds (safflower seed kernels, dried) nutrition facts
Carthamus tinctorius
100 grams of seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried contain 517 calories, 16 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (194% DV), thiamin (B1) (97% DV), manganese (87% DV) and magnesium (84% DV). Most of its calories (63%) come from fat.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Copper194%
- Thiamin (B1)97%
- Manganese87%
- Magnesium84%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)81%
- Vitamin B669%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.16 mg | 97% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.28 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 4.03 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.17 mg | 69% |
| Folate | 160 µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 687 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 353 mg | 84% |
| Phosphorus | 644 mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.05 mg | 46% |
| Copper | 1.75 mg | 194% |
| Manganese | 2.01 mg | 87% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.68 g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.85 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.2 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 5.62 g | - |
How it compares to other nut and seed products
| Per 100 g | Seeds (safflower seed kernels, dried) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 517 | 496 | +4% |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 15.3 g | +6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 28.8 g | +19% |
| Total fat | 38.4 g | 39 g | -1% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 159 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170558. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.