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Sunflower Seed
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Sunflower Seed
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 37.8 mg |
| Selenium | 49 µg |
| Thiamin | 1.6 mg |
| Fat | 47.5 g |
| Protein | 19.8 g |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Sunflower Seed to babies
6–8 months
Flaked
Ground or milled into porridge, yoghurt or a mash — never given whole or loose.
9–11 months
Flaked
Still ground or milled, stirred through meals rather than offered loose.
12–24 months
Flaked
Ground or milled into food — whole, loose sunflower seeds stay out until about 5.
Per 100 g from CoFID (14-845). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Sunflower Seed: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat sunflower seed?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Ground or milled into porridge, yoghurt or a mash — never given whole or loose.
How do I cut and serve sunflower seed for my baby?
6–8 months (Flaked): Ground or milled into porridge, yoghurt or a mash — never given whole or loose.
9–11 months (Flaked): Still ground or milled, stirred through meals rather than offered loose.
12–24 months (Flaked): Ground or milled into food — whole, loose sunflower seeds stay out until about 5.