Hemp Seeds vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and sausage:
- Both hemp seeds and sausage are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate, however, sausage contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Sausage has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than hemp seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and sausage are high in calories. Hemp seed has 71% more calories than sausage - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in carbs and similar to sausage for protein and fat. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 2% |
| Fat | 73% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sausage has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hemp seeds and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and sausage are high in protein. Hemp seed has 72% more protein than sausage - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and hemp seed has 49% less saturated fat than sausage - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and hemp seeds are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than hemp seed - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sausage and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin and folate, however, sausage contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both hemp seeds and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Hemp Seeds | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than sausage - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 536% more iron than sausage - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and sausage are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 254% more potassium than sausage - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sausage per 100 grams, however, sausage contains more dpa than hemp seed per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than sausage per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 4.267 G |
| Total | 27.459 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and sausage are high in calories. Hemp seed has 70% more calories than sausage - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does hemp seeds or sausage contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than sausage - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or sausage contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 540% more iron than sausage - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or sausage contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and sausage are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 250% more potassium than sausage - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.