Nuts & seeds

Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)

FDC 170596cup (149 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 69 · +4 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 69 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 23 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (105% DV), an excellent source of protein (65% DV), an excellent source of iron (30% DV). Most of its 506 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (9.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 32.6 g · 24%Carb 21.9 g · 16%Fat 36.3 g · 60%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories506 kcal25%
Total fat36 g47%
Saturated fat9.7 g49%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium25 mg1%
Carbohydrate22 g8%
Dietary fiber5.5 g20%
Sugars-
Protein33 g65%
Potassium1350 mg29%
Calcium100 mg8%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Magnesium440 mg105%
Vitamin C9 mg10%
Vitamin A22 µg2%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170596

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium105% DV
Protein65% DV
Iron30% DV
Potassium29% DV
Dietary fiber20% DV
Vitamin C10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density69 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g33 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g5.5 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g25 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt addedDensity 69 vs 69Seeds, sunflower seed butter, without saltDensity 71 vs 69Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, rawDensity 72 vs 69

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