USDA food category

Nut and Seed Products

According to USDA FoodData Central (data refreshed September 2026), nut and seed products entries carry the FDA-required nutrition facts panel, ingredient list, and allergen disclosure verbatim from the source label.

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498
Avg kcal / 100ghigh density
15.3g
Avg proteinhigh · 31% DV

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Most calorie-dense nut and seed products

Calories per 100 g across the foods on this page

  1. 1 Seeds, sunflower seed kernels 619 kcal
  2. 2 Seeds, sunflower seed kernels 619 kcal
  3. 3 Seeds, sunflower seed kernels 592 kcal
  4. 4 Seeds, watermelon seed kernels 557 kcal
kcal / 100g Source: USDA FoodData Central (page 4)
Name Calories Protein Fat Carbs

→ Compare the first three nut and seed products foods side-by-side

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, without salt

Whole Food
592 cal
P: 20.1gF: 51.3gC: 22.9g

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added

Whole Food
619 cal
P: 17.2gF: 56.8gC: 20.6g

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt

Whole Food
619 cal
P: 17.2gF: 56.8gC: 20.6g

Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw

Whole Food
609 cal (est.)
P: 18.9gF: 48.4gC: 24.5g

Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried

Whole Food
557 cal
P: 28.3gF: 47.4gC: 15.3g

Sesame butter, creamy

Whole Food
697 cal (est.)
P: 19.7gF: 62.4gC: 14.2g
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Primary source data

USDA FoodData Central → FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition → Dietary Guidelines for Americans →

Source: USDA FoodData Central — food_categories taxonomy.
Source: Per-food nutrient values from USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-submitted label data.

Read our methodology for how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Key takeaways

  • Within Nut and Seed Products, Seeds is the most calorie-dense item on this page at 619 cal per 100g, while Seeds is the lightest at 557 cal -- a reminder that "category" alone doesn't tell you much about any single food.
  • By average calorie density, nut and seed products ranks 2nd of 25 USDA food groups -- see how it compares to every other group. Browse all categories
  • Sort the table above by protein, fat, or carbs to find the specific foods in this category that best match your own targets.