Hemp Seeds vs. Raw Pork
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Raw Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
raw pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and raw pork:
- Both raw pork and hemp seeds are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has more niacin and folate, however, raw pork contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and hemp seeds are high in calories. Hemp seed has 110% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to raw pork for fat. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for raw pork, 26:0:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 73% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork has less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and hemp seeds are high in protein. Hemp seed has 87% more protein than raw pork - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork is high in saturated fat and hemp seed has 42% less saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has less cholesterol than raw pork - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raw pork and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seed has more Vitamin E than raw pork - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more niacin and folate, however, raw pork contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both hemp seeds and raw pork contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Hemp Seeds | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.732 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 4.338 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.668 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.383 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 803% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw pork and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 318% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg 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 raw pork per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 1.67 G |
| Total | 27.459 G | 1.75 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 Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does raw pork or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and hemp seeds are high in calories. Hemp seed has 110% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.
Does raw pork or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
Does raw pork or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 800% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
Does raw pork or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Both raw pork and hemp seeds are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 320% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.