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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds is a traditional Ayurvedic seed valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.

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Sunflower seeds — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

Sunflower seeds — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sunflower seeds is a traditional Ayurvedic seed valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

One of the gentlest seeds — mildly warming and suitable for all doshas in moderation; roast lightly.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • lightly roasted over salads and grains
  • seed mixes with pumpkin seeds
  • ground in chutneys

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: rancidity (store cool, buy fresh)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sunflower seeds

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup (35g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Sunflower seeds

Amaranth Pistachio GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Amaranth Pistachio Granola

Amaranth Pistachio Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm,...

Oat Pumpkin Seed GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Oat Pumpkin Seed Granola

Oat Pumpkin Seed Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, c...

Quinoa Seed GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Quinoa Seed Granola

Quinoa Seed Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, cook u...

Pumpkin Seed Date TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Pumpkin Seed Date Truffles

Pumpkin Seed Date Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

Sunflower Apricot TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Sunflower Apricot Truffles

Sunflower Apricot Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

Pumpkin Seed Date BitesDessert · 30 min

Pumpkin Seed Date Bites

Pumpkin Seed Date Bites is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a l...

Sunflower Raisin Snack BitesDessert · 30 min

Sunflower Raisin Snack Bites

Sunflower Raisin Snack Bites is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ad...

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