USDA-derived comparison
Hemp Seeds vs Pumpkin Seeds
Hemp Seeds leads for Zinc, Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3; Pumpkin Seeds answers with Vitamin E and Selenium.
Who each is for: Choose hemp Seeds for zinc and vitamin B1. Choose pumpkin Seeds for vitamin E and selenium.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Hemp Seeds
Typical serving: 3 tbsp (30g)
40/100
Pumpkin Seeds
Typical serving: a handful (28g)
34/100
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.
| Nutrient | Hemp Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 kcal | 559 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g | 30 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 49 g | 49 g |
| Fiber | 4 g | 6 g |
| Sat fat | 5 g | 9 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 1,200 mg | 809 mg |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 46 mg |
| Iron | 8 mg | 8.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 700 mg | 592 mg |
| Zinc | 9.9 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 110 µg | 58 µg |
Servings differ: 3 tbsp of hemp seeds is about 30g, a handful of pumpkin seeds about 28g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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