Hemp Seed Nutrition Facts

Overview of Hemp Seed Nutrition

Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa

Order: Rosales

Family: Cannabaceae

In brief hemp seed has: thiamin (1.28 mg | 107% DV) niacin (9.20 mg | 58% DV) vitamin B6 (0.60 mg | 35% DV) folate (110.00 mcg | 28% DV) iron (7.95 mg | 44% DV) magnesium (700.00 mg | 167% DV) phosphorus (1650.00 mg | 132% DV) potassium (1200.00 mg | 26% DV) zinc (9.90 mg | 90% DV) copper (1.60 mg | 178% DV) manganese (7.60 mg | 330% DV) Hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) are small and brown seeds that can be used to make a wide range of products. Hulled hemp seeds do not have an outer seed coat or shell. Hemp seeds do not contain cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or other cannabinoids. Instead, the seeds have high amounts of protein, thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and manganese. Hemp seeds are a rich source of protein (63% daily value [DV]) providing high amounts of almost every essential amino acid. The vitamin, thiamin (107% DV), helps with heart function, energy creation, and maintaining one's mental and emotional state. Niacin (58% DV) and vitamin B6 (35% DV) are important for metabolism and energy. The B-vitamin, folate (28% DV), allows for the healthy development of fetuses. Magnesium (167% DV) reduces fatigue and supports muscles, bones, teeth, the nervous system, and mental health. Phosphorus (132% DV) contributes to the normal function of cells in the body, energy creation, and healthy bones and teeth. Zinc (90% DV) is an essential nutrient for the normal development and function of immune cells. Iron (44% DV) supports oxygen production in the body. Copper (178% DV) protects the cells from damaging free radicals. This mineral is also necessary for the creation of energy in the body, immune system, and nervous system. Manganese (330% DV) may protect the body's cells from damage and is important for healthy bones, connective tissues, and energy creation. Potassium (26% DV) helps regulate heartbeat and maintain the function of muscles and nerves. Hemp seeds also contain dietary fiber (14% DV), which relieves constipation and promotes gut health. Hemp seeds can be eaten raw, ground into hemp meal, sprouted, or made into dried sprout powder.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	553 kcal	28%

Carbohydrates

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Carbs	8.67 g	3%
Dietary Fiber	4.00 g	14%
Sugars	1.50 g
Starch	- g

Sterols

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0%
Phytosterols	- mg

Fat and Fatty Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Fat	48.75 g	63%
Saturated Fat	4.60 g	23%
Monounsaturated Fat	5.40 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total	38.10 g
18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6	27.46 g
18:3 n-6 (GLA)	1.34 g
18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3	10.02 g
18:4 n-3 (SDA)	0.62 g
20:5 n-3 (EPA)	- g
22:5 n-3 (DPA)	- g
22:6 n-3 (DHA)	- g
Trans Fat	0.00 g

Protein and Amino Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Protein, total	31.56 g	63%
Tryptophan	0.37 g
Threonine	1.27 g
Isoleucine	1.29 g
Leucine	2.16 g
Lysine	1.28 g
Methionine	0.93 g
Cystine	0.67 g
Phenylalanine	1.45 g
Tyrosine	1.26 g
Valine	1.78 g
Arginine	4.55 g
Histidine	0.97 g
Alanine	1.53 g
Aspartic Acid	3.66 g
Glutamic Acid	6.27 g
Glycine	1.61 g
Proline	1.60 g
Serine	1.71 g

Vitamins

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen	0.50 mg	1%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism	1.28 mg	107%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism	0.28 mg	22%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function	9.20 mg	58%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism	- mg	-
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism	0.60 mg	35%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects	110.00 mcg	28%
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	110.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function	- mg	-
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine	- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation	- mcg	-
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health	0.58 mcg	0%
Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent	1.00 mcg
Retinol	0.00 mcg
Beta-Carotene	7.00 mcg
Alpha-Carotene	0.00 mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	0.00 mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant	- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants	- mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health	0.80 mg	5%
Alpha-Tocopherol	0.80 mg
Beta-Tocopherol	- mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	- mg
Delta-Tocopherol	- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function	- mcg	-
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting	- mcg	-
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function	70.00 mg	5%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles	7.95 mg	44%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function	700.00 mg	167%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy	1650.00 mg	132%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function	1200.00 mg	26%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function	5.00 mg	0%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health	9.90 mg	90%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health	1.60 mg	178%
Manganesean antioxidant	7.60 mg	330%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function	- mcg	-
Iodinefor thyroid function	- mcg	-
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins	- mcg	-
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids	- mcg	-
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function	- mg	-
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay	- mg

Flavonoids

Name	Amount

Others

Name	Amount
Water	4.96 g
Ash	6.06 g
Alcohol	0.00 g
Caffeine	0.00 mg
Theobromine	0.00 mg
Resveratrol	- mg
Phytoalbumin	- mg
Chlorogenic Acid	- mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.