USDA-derived comparison

Hemp Seeds vs Pistachios

Hemp Seeds leads for Magnesium, Zinc and Phosphorus; Pistachios answers with Vitamin B6, Vitamin E and Fiber.

Who each is for: Choose hemp Seeds for magnesium and zinc. Choose pistachios for vitamin B6 and vitamin E.

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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Pistachios

Typical serving: a handful (28g)

32/100

More vitamin B6More vitamin EMore fiberMore vitamin C
Full Pistachios page

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 SeedsPistachios
Calories553 kcal560 kcal
Protein32 g20 g
Carbs9 g27 g
Fat49 g45 g
Fiber4 g11 g
Sat fat5 g6 g
Sodium5 mg1 mg
Potassium1,200 mg1,020 mg
Calcium70 mg105 mg
Iron8 mg3.9 mg
Magnesium700 mg121 mg
Zinc9.9 mg2.2 mg
Vitamin C1 mg6 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate110 µg51 µg

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

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