Hemp Seeds vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and carrots:
- Both hemp seeds and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and carrot has 93% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 87% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seeds and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Hemp seed has 43% more dietary fiber than carrot - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than carrot - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 10 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - carrot has 13.2ug 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, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Hemp Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 112% more calcium than carrot - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than carrot - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and carrots are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 275% more potassium than carrot - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Hemp Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 28.799 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does hemp seeds or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seeds and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or carrots contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than carrot - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or carrots contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than carrot - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or carrots contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and carrots are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 280% more potassium than carrot - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.