Pea Protein Isolate
80.0gprotein / 100g375 cal · 6.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.82
Hemp Protein Powder
50.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5
This isn't close. Pea Protein Isolate packs 80.0g of protein per 100g against Hemp Protein Powder's 50.0g — a 30.0g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
On protein quality specifically, Pea Protein Isolate scores higher — DIAAS-adjusted, low in methionine, high in leucine for a plant source — compared to Hemp Protein Powder, which is lit_estimate, lower protein density than other powders, modest lysine.
Pea Protein Isolate is also the cheaper option ($$ vs $$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.
Pea Protein Isolate's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2100mg vs Hemp Protein Powder's 1150mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Pea Protein Isolate wins clearly. Choose Hemp Protein Powder instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Pea Protein Isolate | Hemp Protein Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 50.0g |
| Calories | 375 | 380 |
| Fat | 6.0g | 10.0g |
| Carbs | 5.0g | 30.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 20.0g |
| Quality score | 0.82 | 0.5 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, pea protein isolate or hemp protein powder?
Pea Protein Isolate has 80.0g of protein per 100g compared to Hemp Protein Powder's 50.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Pea Protein Isolate is lower in calories per 100g, at 375 vs the other's 380.