Side-by-Side Comparison
Nuts, Seeds & Kernels
Flaxseeds (Ground / Milled) vs. Hemp Hearts (Shelled Hemp Seeds)
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Flaxseeds (Ground / Milled)
Hemp Hearts (Shelled Hemp Seeds)
Flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) must be ground to break down the tough hull for nutrient absorption. Per 100g, they provide 534 kcal, 42.2g fats (22,810mg Omega-3 ALA), 18.3g protein, 28.9g carbohydrates (27.3g fiber / 1.6g net carbs), and world-record lignans.
Shelled hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa) are soft inner kernels rich in complete protein and GLA. Per 100g, they deliver 553 kcal, 48.8g fats (including 8,680mg Omega-3 ALA and 2,000mg gamma-linolenic acid GLA), 31.6g protein, and 8.67g carbohydrates (4.0g fiber).
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
534 kcal | 553 kcal |
|
Total Fat
|
42.2 g | 48.8 g |
|
Omega-3 ALA (Alpha-Linolenic)
|
22,810 (One of the highest of any plant food) mg | 8,680 mg |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
28.7 g | 38.1 g |
|
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
7.53 g | 5.40 g |
|
Saturated Fat
|
3.66 g | 4.60 g |
|
Protein
|
18.3 g | 31.6 (Edestin & Albumin) g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
28.9 g | 8.67 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
27.3 g | 4.00 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
1.60 (Near zero carb) g | 4.67 g |
|
Magnesium
|
392 (93% DV) mg | 700 (167% DV) mg |
|
Zinc
|
— | 9.90 (90% DV) mg |
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