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The Best Sunflower Seeds

We surveyed our readers, here are the best sunflower seeds on the market today.

By Brian Duryea | @BatDigestLast Updated: August 4, 2022

After thousands of votes and several personal taste tests, we think the Spitz Cracked Pepper is the best sunflower seed. We captured over 100,000 head-to-head votes in a pick ’em type functionality. We found that Spitz Cracked Pepper won more than any other on the list. That said, Bigs Pepper and Sea Salt was a legitimate second, with the classic and original tasting David Originals in 3rd place. In truth, there are plenty of great sunflower seeds out there. But, we think our list is as legit and defendable as any.

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The Best Sunflower Seeds

Best Sunflower Seeds

#1 by Spitz – Cracked Pepper

Pros
    • Poppy
    • Consistent
    • Accessible
Cons
    • Predictable
    • Not Ranch
Pros
    • Poppy
    • Consistent
    • Accessible
Cons
    • Predictable
    • Not Ranch

Pricing

Bags of seed are usually $3 to $4. You can buy them in bulk on Amazon too for a better than average deal.

You can't go wrong here. The Black Pepper from Spitz are the best seeds on the market in terms of consistency, flavor and something you can eat all day, every day.

Product details
  • Brand: Spitz
  • Model: Cracked Pepper
  • Price: $5

Best Original Sunflower Seeds

#2 by David – Original Jumbo

Pros
    • Classic
    • Consistent
    • Great
    • Available
Cons
    • Boring
Pros
    • Classic
    • Consistent
    • Great
    • Available
Cons
    • Boring

Pricing

These are usually between $3 and $4 a bag. If you buy them in bulk on Amazon, then you can save a bit.

These eeds are the OG. Before people realized you could flavor your seeds, this was all you got. Salt, seed, and David. Live the 1980's all over again.

Product details
  • Brand: David
  • Model: Original Jumbo
  • Price: $3

Best Bacon Sunflower Seeds

#3 by Bigs – Sizzling Bacon

Pros
    • Fun
    • Good
    • Addicting
    • Different
Cons
    • Not Cracked Pepper
Pros
    • Fun
    • Good
    • Addicting
    • Different
Cons
    • Not Cracked Pepper

Pricing

About $2 a bag. They aren’t Spitz Quality (which we prefer) but they are good enough.

If you want to try something different, you will love the Bacon-flavored Bigs sunflower seeds. These are the only seeds we think to compete with the Cracked Pepper from Spitz. They're unique, taste great, and are as addicting as you can find.

Product details
  • Brand: Bigs
  • Model: Sizzling Bacon
  • Price: $2

Best Seeds You've Never Tried

#4 by Chonook Seedery – Parmesan and Pepper

Pros
    • Great tasting
    • Unique Flavors
    • Cool
Cons
    • Hard to find (other than Amazon and Whole Foods)
Pros
    • Great tasting
    • Unique Flavors
    • Cool
Cons
    • Hard to find (other than Amazon and Whole Foods)

Pricing

These are $3 to $4 a bag, expect to pay a bit more as these folks can’t compete on quantity when compared to the Spitz and Bigs of the world.

Chinook Seedery roasted jumbo seeds with parmesan and pepper are our favorite of the line, and they are a fun group too. You can't go wrong. These guys are a seed-only company and a commitment to the craft shows. Well worth the try for the best seeds you've never tried.

Product details
  • Brand: Chonook Seedery
  • Model: Parmesan and Pepper
  • Price: $3

Best Original Sunflower Seeds (Runner Up)

#5 by Bigs – Old Bay Seasoned

Pros
    • Popular
    • Classic
    • Cheap
Cons
    • Harder to Find
Pros
    • Popular
    • Classic
    • Cheap
Cons
    • Harder to Find

Pricing

These are also a couple of bucks a bag. Amazon has them for cheap in bulk too.

Although we've neer tried them, the Bigs old bay seasoned got A LOT of votes from our readers. They ranked out in the top 5 and are on the top of our list to try next time we can find some.

Product details
  • Brand: Bigs
  • Model: Old Bay Seasoned
  • Price: $2

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