Hemp Seeds (hulled)
31.6gprotein / 100g553 cal · 48.8g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.63
Peanut Butter (natural)
25.1gprotein / 100g588 cal · 50.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.52
There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Hemp Seeds (hulled) runs 31.6g per 100g against Peanut Butter (natural)'s 25.1g, roughly 6.5g more per equal weight.
Hemp Seeds (hulled) also carries the stronger amino acid profile (lit_estimate, complete but modest lysine), while Peanut Butter (natural) is lit_estimate, moderate quality, low in methionine.
On price, Peanut Butter (natural) wins clearly — $ against Hemp Seeds (hulled)'s $$$.
Hemp Seeds (hulled)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1900mg vs Peanut Butter (natural)'s 1650mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Hemp Seeds (hulled) wins clearly. Choose Peanut Butter (natural) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Hemp Seeds (hulled) | Peanut Butter (natural) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.6g | 25.1g |
| Calories | 553 | 588 |
| Fat | 48.8g | 50.4g |
| Carbs | 8.7g | 20.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Quality score | 0.63 | 0.52 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, hemp seeds (hulled) or peanut butter (natural)?
Hemp Seeds (hulled) has 31.6g of protein per 100g compared to Peanut Butter (natural)'s 25.1g.
Which is lower in calories?
Hemp Seeds (hulled) is lower in calories per 100g, at 553 vs the other's 588.