Hemp Seeds vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and chicken:
- Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in calories. Hemp seed has 193% more calories than chicken - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 73% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in protein. Hemp seed has 36% more protein than chicken - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken has 32% less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and hemp seeds are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both hemp seeds and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 775% more calcium than chicken - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 755% more iron than chicken - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 77% more potassium than chicken - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dha and dpa than hemp seed per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than chicken per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 28.799 G | 1.838 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in calories. Hemp seed has 190% more calories than chicken - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is hemp seeds or chicken better for protein?
Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in protein. Hemp seed has 40% more protein than chicken - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or chicken contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than chicken - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or chicken contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 760% more iron than chicken - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or chicken contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and chicken are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 80% more potassium than chicken - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.