Hemp Seeds vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and cumin:
- Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has 67% less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in calories. Hemp seed has 47% more calories than cumin - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 37% |
| Fat | 73% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 80% less carbohydrates than cumin - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 163% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in protein. Hemp seed has 77% more protein than cumin - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin has 67% less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 14 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 63 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 316% more Vitamin E than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate. Both hemp seeds and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Hemp Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 12 times more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 735% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than cumin per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 28.799 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in calories. Hemp seed has 50% more calories than cumin - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does hemp seeds or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or cumin contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 12 times more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or cumin contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 740% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or cumin contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.