Beef vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and hemp seeds:
- Both beef and hemp seeds are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, beef contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in calories. Hemp seed has 100% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 6% |
| Fat | 62% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in protein. Hemp seed has 24% more protein than beef - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and hemp seed has 37% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Hemp seed has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, beef contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both beef and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 110 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in iron. Hemp seed has 253% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 336% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 10.024 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | 1.34 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 27.459 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 28.799 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beef or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and hemp seeds are high in calories. Hemp seed has 100% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.
Is beef or hemp seeds better for protein?
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in protein. Hemp seed has 20% more protein than beef - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Does beef or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
Does beef or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in iron. Hemp seed has 250% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
Does beef or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Both beef and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 340% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.