Pure Natural Sunflower Seed Butter
The golden natural alternative to peanut butter for people with nut allergies: a smooth, creamy spread with a rich roasted flavour, made from 100% pure sunflower seeds with no added oils or refined sugar.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Spread a tablespoon (16 g) on apple slices or wholegrain toast, or add it to a morning smoothie; it gives tasty, fat-based fullness and concentrated vitamin E for the skin.
Best preparation methods
Choose brands whose ingredient list is only “roasted sunflower seeds and a pinch of sea salt”, and avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils added to stop the oil from separating.
Important Nutritional Note
Its glycemic index is very low (25) and the glycemic load of a tablespoon is only 0.4; ideal for insulin resistance and steady blood sugar all day.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (16 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 617 kcal | 98.7 kcal |
| Protein | 17.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 3.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 55.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 8.8 g | 1.4 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Nuts & seeds with a glycemic index (15), it ranks 13 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is sunflower seed butter safe for children at school?
Yes, it is an excellent school choice (nut-free) because it contains none of the common allergens such as peanuts and tree nuts.
What are its benefits for skin and hair?
One tablespoon provides about a quarter of the daily need for vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from wrinkles and sun damage.
What is the nutritional value of a tablespoon (16 g)?
It gives you 99 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 8.9 g healthy unsaturated fat and 1.8 g available (net) carbohydrate.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.