Skim Milk vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Skim milk has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and skim milk has 94% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 6% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seeds and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hemp seeds and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 836% more protein than skim milk - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Skim milk has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and hemp seeds are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 60 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than hemp seed - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Skim Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 110 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 74% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 264 times more iron than skim milk - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 669% more potassium than skim milk - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 10.024 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 28.799 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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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% | Vitamin E | 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 skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is hemp seeds or skim milk better for protein?
Hemp seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 840% more protein than skim milk - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seeds and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 70% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or skim milk contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 264 times more iron than skim milk - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or skim milk contain more potassium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 670% more potassium than skim milk - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.