Calories in
seeds, hemp seed, hulled
553 kcal per 100 g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains 553 calories per 100 grams, or about 166 calories per 3 tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 31.6 g protein, 8.7 g carbohydrate and 48.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 6% carbohydrate, 21% protein, 73% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 tbsp | 30.0 g | 166 | 9.5 g | 2.6 g | 14.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 553 kcal | 166 kcal |
| Protein | 31.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Total fat | 48.8 g | 14.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Fibre | 4.0 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 1,200.0 mg | 360.0 mg |
| Calcium | 70.0 mg | 21.0 mg |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 5.0 g | 1.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170148). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How seeds, hemp seed, hulled compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, seeds, hemp seed, hulled ranks 18 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 23% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 tbsp (166 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 34 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in seeds, hemp seed, hulled?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains 553 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 166 calories per 3 tbsp. It also provides 31.6 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrate and 48.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of seeds, hemp seed, hulled?
By calories, seeds, hemp seed, hulled is roughly 6% carbohydrate, 21% protein and 73% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 tbsp?
About 34 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the seeds, hemp seed, hulled I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Seeds, hemp seed, hulled". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.