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David Jumbo Sunflower Seeds, Original
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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David Jumbo Sunflower Seeds, Original

DAVID
5.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
8g
Protein
1g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

DAVID Jumbo Sunflower Seeds, Original, is a familiar snack staple carried in mainstream grocery stores and convenience marts. You’ll typically find a 5.25 oz bag on snack-aisle shelves grouped with nuts, trail mixes, and jerky — and often near chips and other salty, on-the-go munchies; in smaller stores they sit by the register or in a sports/concession display. This product fits easy outings and casual moments: tossed into a gym bag for a quick protein boost, packed for a road trip, brought to a baseball game, or slipped into a student’s backpack between classes. DAVID positions itself as an all-American, sporty, and decades-old brand (“Since 1926”) appealing to nostalgia, active lifestyles, and people who want dependable, savory snacks rather than premium gourmet offerings. Packaging and labeling emphasize taste, tradition, and simplicity — “Original,” “Jumbo,” and heritage claims — offering a mild health halo from the short ingredient list, but without organic certification or explicit “natural” seals. The ingredient statement (Sunflower Seeds, Salt) and the brand copy highlight roasting and seasoning rather than industrial additives. In plain processing terms this is a roasted-and-salted seed product: seeds are hulled, roasted, and salted, a form of moderate processing. Sensory notes: crunchy, meaty kernels with a pronounced saline finish; the tactile ritual — cracking shells, spitting hulls into a palm or stadium cup — is central to the experience. The bag is single-serve to small-share size with resealable and non-resealable formats in the line; it’s a convenient, savory snack with sporty, communal cultural associations in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sunflower, Seeds,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains only sunflower seeds and salt and is roasted and salted; this is processed (added salt and roasting) but lacks the industrial formulations and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about David Jumbo Sunflower Seeds, Original

David Jumbo Sunflower Seeds can definitely be part of a healthy snack lineup! They pack a solid protein punch with 8 grams per serving and are low in sugar, which makes them a great option for a quick energy boost without the sugar crash. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s all about balance and what else is in your diet!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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