Hemp Seeds vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Cooked Chicken Breast
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 breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and chicken breast:
- Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken breast has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast 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 Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in calories. Hemp seed has 235% more calories than chicken breast - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 73% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in protein. Hemp seed is very similar to chicken breast for protein - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than hemp seed - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both hemp seeds and chicken breast contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 367% more calcium than chicken breast - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 664% more iron than chicken breast - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 369% more potassium than chicken breast - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more dha than hemp seed per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than chicken breast per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.59 G |
| Total | 27.459 G | 0.65 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 Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 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 chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in calories. Hemp seed has 240% more calories than chicken breast - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is hemp seeds or chicken breast better for protein?
Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in protein. Hemp seed is very similar to chicken breast for protein - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than chicken breast - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or chicken breast contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 660% more iron than chicken breast - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and chicken breast are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 370% more potassium than chicken breast - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.