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Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels

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Is Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels healthy?

Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels scores 60/100 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 kernels, which are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

How processed is Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels?

Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sunflower Kernels, Sea Salt, Spices count in its favor; 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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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains nutrient-dense sunflower kernels, which are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. However, the inclusion of refined sugar and corn syrup solids adds unnecessary processed sweeteners that can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes. The product's processing level and the presence of these sweeteners limit its potential score.

Key ingredients 8

Sunflower Kernels
Good

Nutrient-dense whole food providing healthy fats, protein, and essential micronutrients like vitamin E.

Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed natural salt that provides essential sodium and trace minerals.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Paprika
Good

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

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Corn Syrup Solids
Neutral

Dehydrated corn syrup used as a sweetener and bulking agent.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Processed carbohydrate used primarily as a thickener and coating agent.

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Torula Yeast
Neutral

Common savory seasoning used to enhance flavor profiles.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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