In 2001 world production of sunflower oil was 8.3 million metric tons
The U.S. typically produces less than 10 percent of world sunflower seeds
In 2001 world production of coconut oil was 3.4 million metric tons
In 2001 world production of palm oil was 23.6 million metric tons
In 2001 world production of rapeseed oil was 13.1 million metric tons
A sunflower can grow about 4.5 in. in two weeks.
In 50g of sunflower seeds there are 292 calories. There are 10.5g of protein in this amount of sunflower seeds, and 25.5g of fat.
You can get sunflower oil from WalMart for less than $12 for a gallon.
Hardening sunflower oil makes it a solid at room temperature which is suitable for spreading so I don't think that it makes much difference. I could be wrong though. Sorry!
Sunflower kernels (the edible part inside the hull) are about 23% protein.
a sunflower weighs 1 pound.
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