Hemp Seeds (hulled)
3 tbsp (30g)Protein per 100g31.6g
Calories per 100g553
Fat per 100g48.8g
Carbs per 100g8.7g
Fiber per 100g4.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)1900mg
Typical cost$$$
Quality 0.63
lit_estimate, complete but modest lysine
veganvegetariangluten-free
Why Hemp Seeds (hulled) shows up in protein-forward diets
One of the few seeds that's considered a genuinely complete protein, and a 30g (3 tbsp) serving delivers roughly 9.5g of protein — high for a seed portion that small.
Serving-size math
A 3 tbsp (30g) portion delivers 9.5g of protein and roughly 166 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 5.71g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
No prep needed — hemp hearts (the hulled, soft version) can go straight onto yogurt, oats, or salads with no soaking.
Best for
- vegan complete protein
- no-prep add-in
Frequently asked
How much protein is in hemp seeds (hulled)?
31.6g per 100g, or 9.5g per 3 tbsp (30g).
Is hemp seeds (hulled) a complete protein?
It's a moderate-quality protein source: lit_estimate, complete but modest lysine.