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Sunflower Seeds

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Is Sunflower Seeds healthy?

Sunflower Seeds scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains nutrient-dense sunflower seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals.

How processed is Sunflower Seeds?

Sunflower Seeds is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sunflower Seeds' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sunflower Seeds, Sea Salt count in its favor; Organic Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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80 Good

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$14.98 · 4.9 oz · pack of 3 · $1.02 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains nutrient-dense sunflower seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. The inclusion of organic parmesan cheese adds high-quality protein and calcium, while sea salt provides natural minerals. However, the presence of organic cane sugar and organic tapioca maltodextrin, along with its processing level, slightly reduces its overall health score.

Key ingredients 5

Sunflower Seeds
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin
Neutral

Tapioca maltodextrin is a carbohydrate used as a filler or sweetener, generally considered safe but provides little nutritional benefit.

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Organic Parmesan Cheese
Neutral

Parmesan cheese adds flavor and protein but also contains saturated fats and sodium, which should be consumed in moderation.

Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Organic cane sugar is a source of added sugars, which can contribute to weight gain and other health issues if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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