# How much protein does hemp contain? 25–31 g per 100 g

> Hemp seeds contain approximately 25 g of protein per 100 g, shelled (hemp hearts) approximately 31 g. Hemp contains all nine essential amino acids.

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**Kategori:** naring · **Publicerad:** 2026-06-16 · **Uppdaterad:** 2026-07-12

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**Hemp seeds contain approximately 25 g of protein per 100 g. Shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) contain approximately 31 g per 100 g, as the fibre-rich hull has been removed. Hemp is a plant-based protein source that contains all nine essential amino acids.**

## How much protein do hemp seeds contain?

Whole, unshelled hemp seeds contain approximately 25 g of protein per 100 g. [See the full nutritional profile](/kunskap/hampans-naringsprofil/).

## How much protein do shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts) have?

Shelled hemp seeds contain approximately 31 g of protein per 100 g — when the fibre-rich hull is removed, protein and fat are concentrated per gram. [Shelled vs unshelled](/kunskap/skalade-vs-oskalade-hampafron/).

| Hemp seed | Protein per 100 g | All 9 essential amino acids |
| --- | --- | --- |

 | Unshelled | ~25 g | Yes |

 | Shelled (hemp hearts) | ~31 g | Yes |

## Does hemp contain all essential amino acids?

Yes. Hemp protein contains all nine essential amino acids, including lysine, and is therefore a complete plant-based protein source.

## Are hemp powder and hemp protein the same thing?

No. Helsama's Premium CBD Hemp is flower powder from the hemp inflorescence, not an isolated protein powder from seeds. [The difference explained](/kunskap/hampaprotein-eller-hampans-blompulver-skillnaden/).

*Source: see [Hemp's nutritional profile](/kunskap/hampans-naringsprofil) for complete values and references.*


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