Head-to-head comparison

Hemp Protein Powder vs Soybeans (mature, cooked): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Hemp Protein Powder and Soybeans (mature, cooked) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Hemp Protein Powder

50.0gprotein / 100g

380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5

Soybeans (mature, cooked)

18.2gprotein / 100g

173 cal · 9.0g fat · $ · Quality 0.85

This isn't close. Hemp Protein Powder packs 50.0g of protein per 100g against Soybeans (mature, cooked)'s 18.2g — a 31.8g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.

Soybeans (mature, cooked) pulls ahead on protein quality specifically (DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein), even in categories where Hemp Protein Powder wins on raw grams.

Soybeans (mature, cooked) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$ for Hemp Protein Powder), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.

Soybeans (mature, cooked)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1400mg vs Hemp Protein Powder's 1150mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.

Verdict

If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Hemp Protein Powder wins clearly. Choose Soybeans (mature, cooked) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gHemp Protein PowderSoybeans (mature, cooked)
Protein50.0g18.2g
Calories380173
Fat10.0g9.0g
Carbs30.0g8.4g
Fiber20.0g6.0g
Quality score0.50.85
Relative cost$$$$
Prep time1 min90 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, hemp protein powder or soybeans (mature, cooked)?

Hemp Protein Powder has 50.0g of protein per 100g compared to Soybeans (mature, cooked)'s 18.2g.

Which is lower in calories?

Soybeans (mature, cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 173 vs the other's 380.