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David Sunflower Seeds, Ranch
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

David Sunflower Seeds, Ranch

DAVID
5.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
8g
Protein
1g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

DAVID Sunflower Seeds, Ranch (5.25 oz) are a familiar American snack—roasted jumbo sunflower kernels sold in a small, portable pouch that you might find on the snack aisle near nuts, jerky, and other salty, on-the-go items. You’ll also see them on endcaps or next to sporting goods promotions during baseball season where sunflower seeds have a cultural tie to dugouts and bleachers. This product fits casual shopping trips for snacks, tailgate and game-day prep, road trips, and informal gatherings: quick to stash in a glove box or backpack for crunchy, savory munching. The DAVID brand presents itself as an old-school, all-American snackmaker with heritage marketing and a blue-collar, sporty vibe—positioned toward teens, athletes, commuters, and nostalgia-seeking adults. Label claims emphasize “no artificial flavors,” “gluten free,” and low-carb/keto-friendly messaging, and the front copy highlights protein and size (jumbo seeds), creating a health-halo without organic certification or explicit natural-product positioning beyond select ingredient claims. Processing context: these are a seasoned, packaged snack made from roasted seeds with added oils, dairy powders, sweeteners and flavor enhancers—processed and seasoned before packaging. Sensory details: the shells crack with a satisfying crispness, revealing slightly firm, savory kernels with a tangy ranch coating and a salty finish; there’s a tactile ritual—crack, discard the shell, pop the seed—that’s part of the appeal. Packaging is a small, single-serve or snack-sized pouch ideal for sharing or solo snacking. In short, DAVID Ranch sunflower seeds deliver a crunchy, savory, nostalgic snack experience rooted in Americana and active, on-the-go lifestyles.

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,, High, Oleic, Canola, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Buttermilk, Powder,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Whey, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Citric, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Nonfat, Milk,, Spice,, Sugar,, Tomato, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Disodium, Inosinate, &, Disodium, Guanylate, Gum, Acacia,, Natural, Flavor., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup solids, disodium inosinate/guanylate, gum acacia, natural flavors) and is a seasoned, ready-to-eat packaged snack, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about David Sunflower Seeds, Ranch

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery term, right? These seeds pack a punch with 8 grams of protein per serving, which is great for a snack. However, they do have added flavors and oils, so if you're looking for something completely unprocessed, you might want to consider alternatives. But if you're just looking for a tasty, savory snack to munch on, they definitely fit the bill!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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