USDA-derived comparison

Hemp Seeds vs Peanuts

Hemp Seeds leads for Magnesium, Zinc and Phosphorus; Peanuts answers with Vitamin E, Folate and Vitamin B3.

Who each is for: Choose hemp Seeds for magnesium and zinc. Choose peanuts for vitamin E and folate.

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

Hemp Seeds

Typical serving: 3 tbsp (30g)

40/100

More magnesiumMore zincMore phosphorusMore vitamin B1
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Peanuts

Typical serving: a handful (28g)

35/100

More vitamin EMore folateMore vitamin B3More fiber
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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.

NutrientHemp SeedsPeanuts
Calories553 kcal567 kcal
Protein32 g26 g
Carbs9 g16 g
Fat49 g49 g
Fiber4 g9 g
Sat fat5 g6 g
Sodium5 mg18 mg
Potassium1,200 mg705 mg
Calcium70 mg92 mg
Iron8 mg4.6 mg
Magnesium700 mg168 mg
Zinc9.9 mg3.3 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate110 µg240 µg

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

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