Hemp Seeds vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and fennel:
- Both fennel and hemp seeds are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fennel has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and fennel has 94% less calories than hemp seed - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 81% |
| Fat | 73% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and hemp seeds are high in dietary fiber. Hemp seed has 29% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fennel has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than hemp seed - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 47 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid.
| Hemp Seeds | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and hemp seeds are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 43% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 989% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 190% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 28.799 G | 0.169 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fennel or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than hemp seed - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.
Does fennel or hemp seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Both fennel and hemp seeds are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 40% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
Does fennel or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 990% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
Does fennel or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Both fennel and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 190% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.