USDA-derived comparison

Hemp Seeds vs Walnuts

Hemp Seeds leads for Magnesium, Zinc and Phosphorus per 100g, while Walnuts holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose hemp Seeds for magnesium and zinc.

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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Walnuts

Typical serving: 1 handful (28g)

21/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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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 SeedsWalnuts
Calories553 kcal654 kcal
Protein32 g15 g
Carbs9 g14 g
Fat49 g65 g
Fiber4 g7 g
Sat fat5 g6 g
Sodium5 mg2 mg
Potassium1,200 mg441 mg
Calcium70 mg98 mg
Iron8 mg2.9 mg
Magnesium700 mg158 mg
Zinc9.9 mg3.1 mg
Vitamin C1 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate110 µg98 µg

Servings differ: 3 tbsp of hemp seeds is about 30g, 1 handful of walnuts about 28g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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