From minerals to healthy fats, sunflower seeds are a rich source of essential nutrients that can help in boosting bodily ...

Sunflower seeds are rich in ‘healthy’ fats, including polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. A three-fourths cup serving of sunflower seeds contains 14 grams of fat.

Crunchy, nutty, and a superb heart-healthy choice, sunflower seeds are rich in phytosterols—plant compounds that help block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines.