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 g | Ground Flaxseed | Hemp Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 | 553 |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 31.6 gbetter |
| Carbs | 28.9 g | 8.7 gbetter |
| Fat | 42.2 g | 48.8 g |
| Fiber | 27.3 gbetter | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g | 1.5 gbetter |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 5 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 112 g | 160 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 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.