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PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 33
Rank | Value |
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Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Rank | Value |
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Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than or equal to 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Sunflower seeds are an overall excellent source for healthy calories. They contain large amounts of phytochemicals, cholesterol lowering phytosterols, essential vitamins and minerals, as well as, fat, protein, and complex carbohydrates. Nuts and seeds however have a low PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) meaning they do not contribute as much to rebuilding and repairing the body as compared to other protein sources. With that being said, sunflower seeds do offer large amounts of phytochemical, vitamin, and mineral content which can make up for lost ground.
Sources include: USDA
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