Almond Milk vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than hemp seed.
- Almond milk has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and almond milk has 97% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 6% |
| Fat | 56% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 77 times more protein than almond milk - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond milk has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than hemp seed - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 110 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 163% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than almond milk - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than almond milk - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 27.459 G |
| Total | 0.252 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does hemp seeds or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 5.6 times fewer carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 160% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or almond milk contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than almond milk - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or almond milk contain more potassium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than almond milk - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.