Sunflower Seed

Nut

Low

Oxalate Content

3.8

per 1 oz (28g) (28g)

Per 100g

13.5mg

Daily Budget

4%of 100mg

Renal Nutrients

per 100g

Sodium

9mg0% DV

Potassium

645mg25% DV

Phosphorus

660mg66% DV

Source: USDA FoodData Central

Daily Budget Impact

This food uses 4% of your daily 100mg budget

Cooking Reduces Oxalate

Oxalate leaches into water during cooking. Here's how preparation affects Sunflower Seed:

🥬Raw

13.5mg

🫕

Boiled-15%

11.5mg

save 2mg

♨️

Steamed-5%

12.8mg

Based on Chai & Liebman (2005). Drain cooking water to remove leached oxalate.

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Daily target for kidney stone prevention: 50-100mg total oxalate intake. Track your daily consumption to stay within safe limits.

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