USDA-derived comparison

Cashews vs Hemp Seeds

Cashews leads for Vitamin K and Selenium; Hemp Seeds answers with Zinc, Vitamin B1 and Iron.

Who each is for: Choose cashews for vitamin K and selenium. Choose hemp Seeds for zinc and vitamin B1.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Cashews

Typical serving: a handful (28g)

30/100

More vitamin KMore selenium
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Hemp Seeds

Typical serving: 3 tbsp (30g)

40/100

More zincMore vitamin B1More ironMore protein
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientCashewsHemp Seeds
Calories553 kcal553 kcal
Protein18 g32 g
Carbs30 g9 g
Fat44 g49 g
Fiber3 g4 g
Sat fat8 g5 g
Sodium12 mg5 mg
Potassium660 mg1,200 mg
Calcium37 mg70 mg
Iron6.7 mg8 mg
Magnesium292 mg700 mg
Zinc5.8 mg9.9 mg
Vitamin C1 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate25 µg110 µg

Servings differ: a handful of cashews is about 28g, 3 tbsp of hemp seeds about 30g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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