Nuts and seeds
How much protein is in hemp seeds?
Hemp seeds has 31.6 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (3 tbsp, 30 g) has 9.5 g of protein and 166 calories.
- Protein, 3 tbsp (30 g)
- 9.5 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 5.7 g
High protein density
Protein in hemp seeds by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 tbsp (30 g) | 9.5 g | 166 | 2.6 g | 14.6 g |
| 100 g | 31.6 g | 553 | 8.7 g | 48.8 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 553
- Protein
- 31.6 g
- Carbs
- 8.7 g
- Fat
- 48.8 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 1.5 g
- Sodium
- 5 mg
Nuts and seeds: most protein per calorie
- Pumpkin seeds 5.4 g protein per 100 cal
- Peanuts 4.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Peanut butter 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Almonds 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pistachios 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Sunflower seeds 3.6 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is hemp seeds high in protein?
Yes. With 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 62% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of hemp seeds?
31.6 g, with 553 calories.
How much hemp seeds gives you 30 g of protein?
About 95 g, for roughly 525 calories. That's about 3.2 servings of 3 tbsp.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170148: "Seeds, hemp seed, hulled" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.