Hemp Seeds vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Fish Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and fish sauce:
- Both hemp seeds and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Fish sauce has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, fish sauce contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and fish sauce has 94% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for fish sauce, 56:44:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 44% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seeds and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hemp seeds and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 524% more protein than fish sauce - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fish sauce has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seed has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, fish sauce contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both hemp seeds and fish sauce contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Hemp Seeds | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and fish sauce are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 63% more calcium than fish sauce - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 919% more iron than fish sauce - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and fish sauce are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 317% more potassium than fish sauce - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | ~ |
| DHA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.003 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 Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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 fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and fish sauce has 90% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is hemp seeds or fish sauce better for protein?
Hemp seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 520% more protein than fish sauce - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seeds and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and fish sauce are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 60% more calcium than fish sauce - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or fish sauce contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 920% more iron than fish sauce - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and fish sauce are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 320% more potassium than fish sauce - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.