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Ingredient swap

Ground Flaxseed vs Hemp Hearts

Ground Flaxseed has 18.3 g protein and 534 calories per 100 g; hemp hearts has 31.6 g and 553. They behave similarly in recipes.

How to swap

Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ground flaxseed (112 g) ≈ ¾ cup of hemp hearts.

Side by side

Per 100 gGround FlaxseedHemp Hearts
Calories534 553
Protein18.3 g31.6 gbetter
Carbs28.9 g8.7 gbetter
Fat42.2 g48.8 g
Fiber27.3 gbetter4 g
Sugar1.6 g1.5 gbetter
Sodium30 mg5 mgbetter
1 cup weighs112 g160 g

"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.

Macros per 100 g

Protein
Ground Flaxseed18.3 g
Hemp Hearts31.6 g
Carbs
Ground Flaxseed28.9 g
Hemp Hearts8.7 g
Fat
Ground Flaxseed42.2 g
Hemp Hearts48.8 g
Fiber
Ground Flaxseed27.3 g
Hemp Hearts4 g
Sugar
Ground Flaxseed1.6 g
Hemp Hearts1.5 g

Common questions

Can I use hemp hearts instead of ground flaxseed?

Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ground flaxseed (112 g) ≈ ¾ cup of hemp hearts.

Which has more protein?

Hemp Hearts, with 31.6 g per 100 g versus 18.3 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Ground Flaxseed, with 534 calories per 100 g.

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