Calories in Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Generic food Nuts and Seeds
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains 553 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 tbsp (30 g) provides about 166 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 330% of the Daily Value for manganese, 178% of the Daily Value for copper and 167% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 553 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 48.8 g | 63% |
| Saturated fat I | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Trans fat I | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber I | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars I | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 31.6 g | 63% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 1.3 mg | 106% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 9.2 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.6 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 110 µg | 28% |
| Calcium I | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron I | 8 mg | 44% |
| Magnesium I | 700 mg | 167% |
| Phosphorus I | 1,650 mg | 132% |
| Potassium I | 1,200 mg | 26% |
| Zinc I | 9.9 mg | 90% |
| Copper I | 1.6 mg | 178% |
| Manganese I | 7.6 mg | 330% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 73%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein31.6 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber4 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars1.5 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 4.2 g)
- Fat48.8 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium5 mgbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 38.1 g |
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose I | 0.85 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose I | 0.2 g |
| Fructose I | 0.31 g |
| Lactose I | 0.07 g |
| Maltose I | 0.07 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.37 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.3 g |
| Leucine C | 2.2 g |
| Lysine C | 1.3 g |
| Methionine C | 0.93 g |
| Cystine C | 0.67 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.4 g |
| Tyrosine C | 1.3 g |
| Valine C | 1.8 g |
| Arginine C | 4.6 g |
| Histidine C | 0.97 g |
| Alanine C | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 3.7 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 6.3 g |
| Glycine C | 1.6 g |
| Proline C | 1.6 g |
| Serine C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) I | 8.7 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 27.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 1.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 10 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0.62 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.12 g |
| SFA 24:0 I | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs I | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c I | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c I | 27.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 1.3 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene I | 7 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water C | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 6.1 g |
| Energy C | 2,313 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 11 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 110 µg |
Other forms of Seeds
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried Dried or dry | 318 | 12.1 g | 58.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Seeds, lotus seeds, raw Raw | 89 | 4.1 g | 17.3 g | 0.53 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added Cooked | 592 | 20.1 g | 22.9 g | 51.3 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added Cooked | 619 | 17.2 g | 20.6 g | 56.8 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added | 617 | 17.3 g | 23.3 g | 55.2 g |
| Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added Cooked | 446 | 18.6 g | 53.8 g | 19.4 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified | 592 | 17.4 g | 21.5 g | 53 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) | 607 | 18 g | 17.9 g | 56.4 g |
| Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried Dried or dry | 557 | 28.3 g | 15.3 g | 47.4 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels Raw | 570 | 17.8 g | 26.2 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) Dried or dry | 631 | 20.5 g | 11.7 g | 61.2 g |
| Flaxseed | 534 | 18.3 g | 28.9 g | 42.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin seeds, salted | 567 | 29.5 g | 14.5 g | 48.5 g |
| Pumpkin seeds, NFS | 574 | 29.8 g | 14.7 g | 49 g |
| Pumpkin seeds, unsalted | 574 | 29.8 g | 14.7 g | 49 g |
| Peanuts, unroasted | 567 | 25.8 g | 16.1 g | 49.2 g |
| Flour, almond | 578 | 26.2 g | 16.2 g | 50.2 g |
| Peanut butter, vitamin and mineral fortified | 591 | 25.7 g | 18.8 g | 50.8 g |
| Peanuts, NFS | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
| Peanut butter, lower sugar | 650 | 24.8 g | 14.2 g | 54.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in seeds?
100 g of seeds has 553 kcal. 3 tbsp (30 g): about 166 kcal.
Is seeds high in protein?
Seeds contains 31.6 g of protein per 100 g (63% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.5 g in 3 tbsp (30 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is among the highest quarter (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in seeds?
Seeds has 8.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in seeds?
Seeds contains 48.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (330% DV), copper (178% DV), magnesium (167% DV), phosphorus (132% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (106% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in seeds?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does seeds have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, seeds, hemp seed, hulled has 553 kcal, while seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried has 318 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170148. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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