Vitamin K in Sunflower Seeds (Kernels, Dried)
The recommended USDA amount of Vitamin K for adults 19 and older is 90 mcg/day.
Based on the Vitamin K content, how much can I safely consume in one day?
You can have sunflower seeds (kernels, dried) without worrying about vitamin k.
How does the Vitamin K content in sunflower seeds (kernels, dried) compare with other foods?
Here are some examples of foods that compare with sunflower seeds (kernels, dried).
To view more foods in other food categories, visit the Vitamin K Food Database.
Other Nut and Seed Products vs. sunflower seeds (kernels, dried)
Food Name | Measure | Vitamin K (mcg) |
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Sunflower Seeds (Kernels, Dried) | 1 cup | 0.0 |
sesame seeds (kernels, dried (decorticated)) | 1 cup | 0.0 |
almond butter (plain, without salt added) | 1 tbsp | 0.0 |
tahini (sesame butter, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)) | 1 tbsp | 0.0 |
almonds (nuts) | 1 cup, whole | 0.0 |
almonds (dry roasted, without salt added, nuts) | 1 cup whole kernels | 0.0 |
almonds (dry roasted, with salt added, nuts) | 1 cup whole kernels | 0.0 |
mixed nuts (dry roasted, with peanuts, with salt added) | 1 cup | 17.67 |
pumpkin seeds and squash seed kernels (dried) | 1 cup | 9.42 |
pistachios (nuts, dry roasted, with salt added) | 1 cup | 16.24 |
cashew nuts (raw) | 1 oz | 9.67 |
sunflower seeds (kernels, oil roasted, with salt added) | 1 cup | 4.19 |
pecans (nuts) | 1 cup, chopped | 3.82 |
Beverages vs. sunflower seeds (kernels, dried)
Food Name | Measure | Vitamin K (mcg) |
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Sunflower Seeds (Kernels, Dried) | 1 cup | 0.0 |
Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink | 1 cup | 0.0 |
Fruit flavored drink, reduced sugar, greater than 3% fruit juice, high vitamin C, added calcium | 1 fl oz | 0.0 |
Alcoholic beverage, wine, dessert, sweet | 1 fl oz | 0.0 |
Energy drink, VAULT, citrus flavor | 1 oz | 0.0 |
Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, powder, prepared with water | 1 fl oz | 0.0 |
Cocktail mix, non-alcoholic, concentrated, frozen | 1 fl oz | 0.0 |
Beverages, ABBOTT, ENSURE PLUS, ready-to-drink | 1 cup | 19.91 |
Orange and apricot juice drink, canned | 1 fl oz | 0.03 |
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan | 1 scoop | 25.01 |
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white | 1 fl oz | 0.12 |
Rice drink, unsweetened, with added calcium, vitamins A and D | 1 fl oz (approximate weight, 1 serving) | 0.06 |
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, high protein, powder, 3-2-1 Plan | 1 scoop | 0.03 |
I'm on a blood thinner (anticoagulant/antiplatelet) such as Warfarin - How does Vitamin K work with my blood thinner?
Warfarin (Coumadin) works by decreasing the chemical reactions Vitamin K makes in your body. This increases the time it takes for a clot to form. Hence, "thinning" your blood.
If you take Warfarin, you may need to limit and/or monitor your Vitamin K intake. This is because Vitamin K can affect how these drugs work.
Ideally you should consume the same amount of Vitamin K daily.
However, Vitamin K does not influence the action of other blood thinners, such as heparin or low molecular weight heparins (Lovenox, Xaparin, Clexane, Fragmin, or Innohep).
Can Vitamin K affect my INR?
Yes.
INR stands for International Normalized Ratio. INR is a standardized way to measure how long it takes your blood to clot.
The lower your INR, the quicker your blood clots (the "thicker" your blood gets). Too low of an INR indicates risk for clotting problems.
The higher your INR, the slower your blood clots (the "thinner" your blood gets). Too high of an INR indicates risk for bleeding problems.
With an increase in Vitamin K, your INR could drop.
Alternatively, a decrease in Vitamin K intake may increase your INR.
As a side note, other things, like medications, antibiotics, and herbal products may also influence your INR.
What if I suddenly eat a food with a lot of Vitamin K?
If you are on a blood thinner like Warfarin (Coumadin) then you should alert your healthcare provider, because your blood thinner dosage may have to be adjusted to counteract the change in your body's clotting activity.
Where does Vitamin K come from?
Vitamin K is often found in food. Leafy green vegetables such as kale, spinach, and broccoli usually contain the most amount of Vitamin K.
Vitamin K is also produced by bacteria in your intestines and is contained in vitamin supplements.
Why is Vitamin K important?
Blood clots are formed through a series of chemical reactions in your body. Vitamin K is essential for those reactions.
Vitamin K is known as the clotting vitamin, because without it, blood would not clot.
Vitamin K increases the chemical reactions in your body needed for your blood to clot. The more Vitamin K you take, the more chemical reactions your body makes for your blood to clot. Hence your blood gets "thicker".
Also, some studies suggest that it helps maintain strong bones in the elderly.
Similar Foods
- Mung Beans (Mature Seeds, Sprouted, Canned, Drained Solids)
- Tahini (Sesame Butter, From Roasted And Toasted Kernels (Most Common Type))
- Beans, Black Turtle, Mature Seeds, Canned
- Broadbeans (Fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled, Without Salt
- Peppers, Hot Chili, Green, Canned, Pods, Excluding Seeds, Solids And Liquids
- Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans, Bengal Gram), Mature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled, Without Salt
Citations
- Fig.1. www.tOrange.biz, "sunflower-seeds," Published September 26, 2014. https://www.flickr.com/photos/torange-biz/15171785597/. Accessed August 9, 2015.
- "Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried", NDB 12036, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl. Accessed October, 2014.
Nutrition CalculatorAmount per serving (Sunflower Seeds (Kernels, Dried)) |
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Calories 817.6 | Calories from fat 648.36 |
Total Nutrition | |
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Vitamin K | 0.0 µg |
Total Fat | 72.04(g) |
Saturated Fat | 6.24(g) |
Trans Fat | (g)* |
Cholesterol | 0.0mg |
Sodium | 12.6mg |
Protein | 29.09(g) |
Carbohydrate | 28.0(g) |
Fiber | 12.04(g) |
Sugars | 3.67(g) |
Vitamin A | 4.2µg |
Vitamin C | 1.96mg |
Calcium | 109.2 mg |
Iron | 7.35 mg |
Vitamin B-6 | 1.88 mg |
Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 µg |
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) | 11.67 mg |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin D | 0.0 IU |
Vitamin K | 0.0 µg |
Vitamin E | 49.24 mg |
Potassium | 903.0 mg |
Caffeine | 0.0 mg |
Selenium | 74.2 µg |
Zinc | 7.0 mg |
* = this food has ingredient(s) with missing nutrition information
Missing Nutrient Information:
- Trans Fat
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