USDA-derived comparison

Hemp Seeds vs Pine Nuts

Hemp Seeds leads for Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin B1; Pine Nuts answers with Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

Who each is for: Choose hemp Seeds for magnesium and zinc. Choose pine Nuts for vitamin E and vitamin K.

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 vitamin B1More iron
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Pine Nuts

Typical serving: 2 tbsp (20g)

33/100

More vitamin EMore vitamin K
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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 SeedsPine Nuts
Calories553 kcal673 kcal
Protein32 g14 g
Carbs9 g13 g
Fat49 g68 g
Fiber4 g4 g
Sat fat5 g5 g
Sodium5 mg2 mg
Potassium1,200 mg597 mg
Calcium70 mg16 mg
Iron8 mg5.5 mg
Magnesium700 mg251 mg
Zinc9.9 mg6.5 mg
Vitamin C1 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate110 µg34 µg

Servings differ: 3 tbsp of hemp seeds is about 30g, 2 tbsp of pine nuts about 20g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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