Safflower Seed Kernels Seeds Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

Safflower Seed Kernels Seeds contains 144.8 calories, 4.5g protein, 9.6g carbs, and 10.8g fat. Safflower Seed Kernels Seeds is listed in the protein foods category that is calorie-dense. It is a good source of protein, a good source of iron, and rich in potassium.

144.8

cal

9.6g

carbs

4.5g

protein

amino acids ↓

10.8g

fat

fiber

sugar

Vitamins in Safflower Seed Kernels Seeds

Per Oz ~28g

Vitamin A
0.84mcg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.33mg
19%
Thiamin (B1)
0.32mg
27%
Niacin (B3)
0.64mg
4%
Folate
44.8mcg
11%

Minerals in Safflower Seed Kernels Seeds

Per Oz ~28g

Calcium
21.8mg
2%
Iron
1.37mg
8%
Magnesium
98.8mg
24%
Phosphorus
180mg
14%
Potassium
192mg
4%
Sodium
0.84mg
<1%
Zinc
1.41mg
13%
Copper
0.49mg
54%
Manganese
0.56mg
24%

Amino Acids in Safflower Seed Kernels Seeds

Protein breakdown per oz (28g), from the USDA record for this food.

Incomplete protein

Limiting amino acid: Lysine — 73% of the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern per gram of protein.

Essential Amino Acids Per oz (28g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 127mg 452mg 2.8%
Isoleucine 201mg 717mg 4.4%
Leucine 323mg 1154mg 7.1%
Lysine 150mg 534mg 3.3%
Methionine 80mg 284mg 1.8%
Phenylalanine 226mg 806mg 5%
Threonine 164mg 586mg 3.6%
Tryptophan 51mg 183mg 1.1%
Valine 287mg 1025mg 6.3%
Other Amino Acids Per oz (28g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 216mg 772mg 4.8%
Arginine 490mg 1749mg 10.8%
Aspartic Acid 506mg 1807mg 11.2%
Cystine 87mg 311mg 1.9%
Glutamic Acid 1036mg 3699mg 22.9%
Glycine 283mg 1010mg 6.2%
Proline 203mg 726mg 4.5%
Serine 227mg 812mg 5%
Tyrosine 149mg 531mg 3.3%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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