Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Composition of Makosh hulled hemp seeds (hemp hearts): complete protein and all essential amino acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6, vitamins and minerals. Nutritional value and ways to use them.
Makosh hulled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) have a balanced composition for a plant-based food: complete protein, a natural ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6, and vitamins and minerals in a form the body absorbs well. Below is what they contain, along with a few simple ways to add them to your diet.
Key facts about hulled hemp seeds
The main figures behind the composition of hulled hemp seeds.
Fiber
4.5% of the product composition
Vitamin E per 100 g
up to 600% of the daily requirement
Zinc per 100 g
about 91% of the daily requirement
Potassium per 100 g
about 25% of the daily requirement
Manganese per 100 g
up to 304% of the daily requirement
Vitamin B1 per 100 g
about 108% of the daily requirement
Vitamin B6 per 100 g
about 35% of the daily requirement
Carbohydrates
5% of the product composition
Composition highlights
A closer look at the protein, fats, and minerals in the seeds.
~90%
protein digestibility
Complete protein
All 9 essential amino acids in balanced proportions, and easy for the body to take up.
- 11 g of protein per 30 g serving
- Edestin and albumin
- No antinutrients
1:3
Omega ratio
Balanced Omega fats
The natural ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 is close to what nutritionists recommend.
- 8.7 g of Omega-3 per 100 g
- 1.7 g of rare GLA
- 28 g of Omega-6 per 100 g
700 mg
magnesium per 100 g
A broad mineral profile
High content of magnesium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus in a bioavailable form.
- 700 mg of magnesium per 100 g
- 18 mg of iron per 100 g
- 1650 mg of phosphorus per 100 g
0%
antinutrients
Easy absorption
The absence of phytates and inhibitors promotes complete absorption of nutrients.
- No phytic acid
- No lectins
- No enzyme inhibitors
1.7 g
GLA per 100 g
Gamma-linolenic acid
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an Omega-6 fatty acid that is uncommon in plants.
- 1.7 g of GLA per 100 g
- A rare plant Omega-6
- Part of the seeds' fat profile
28 g
Omega-6 per 100 g
Linoleic acid
The bulk of the fat is polyunsaturated linoleic acid (Omega-6).
- 28 g of Omega-6 per 100 g
- Polyunsaturated fats
- A plant source
100%
sustainability
Gentle on the planet
Hemp grows without pesticides and takes up a lot of CO₂. It also leaves the soil in better shape than it found it.
- No pesticides
- Restores the soil
- Close to carbon neutrality
24 mo.
shelf life
Long storage
Its high vitamin E content shields the fats from oxidation, which gives a shelf life of up to 2 years.
- Natural antioxidants
- Stays fresh longer
- Better in dark packaging
4.6 g
arginine per 100 g
High in arginine
One of the better plant sources of the amino acid arginine.
- 4.6 g of arginine per 100 g
- The amino acid arginine
- A plant source
Nutritional value (30 g)
What one serving of hulled hemp seeds contains, about 30 grams.
Composition in brief
Hulled hemp seeds are easy to absorb and dense in nutrients.
9
all essential amino acids
~90%
protein digestibility
1:3
Omega-3 to Omega-6
A few facts about hemp
Hemp is an unusual plant in several respects.
An ancient crop
People have cultivated hemp for about 10,000 years; archaeologists trace its use as food back to ancient China. That makes it roughly 2,000 years older than wheat as a crop.
A hardy plant
Hemp holds up well in harsh conditions. Researchers have looked at growing it at temperatures as low as −40 °C.
Helping the planet
Hemp takes up CO₂ more efficiently than many trees and grows fast. By some estimates a single hectare can absorb around 22 tons of CO₂ a year.
A similar protein composition
The amino acid makeup of hemp protein is close to that of the proteins in the human body, which helps explain how readily the body works with it.
An energizing serving
A 30 g portion of hemp seeds gives about 170 kcal, along with complete protein and minerals.
Scientific interest
Researchers have paid more and more attention to the composition and properties of hemp seeds in recent years.
Approximate servings
Rough daily amounts of hulled hemp seeds by group.