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The Nutritional values of Hemp

Cannabis Nutrition Values (approximate)

30–35% of the weight of hempseed is oil containing 80% of the unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs), linoleic acid (LA, 55%) and linolenic acid (ALA, 21–25%). These are not manufactured by the body and must be supplied by food. The proportions of linoleic acid and linolenic acid in hempseed oil are perfectly balanced to meet human requirements for EFAs, including gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). Unlike flax oil and others, hempseed oil can be used continuously without developing a deficiency or other imbalance of EFAs. Hemp also contains 31% complete and highly-digestible protein, 1/3 as edestin protein and 2/3 as albumin protein. This protein profile is second only to raw uncooked soybeans (35% vs. 31%), and the amino acid profile is superior to soybean, human milk, and cow's milk, and similar to egg whites.

Typical nutritional analysis of shelled hempseed:
Calories/100 g 567
Protein (Nx5.46) 30.6%
Fat 47.2%
Saturated fat 5.2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.8%
Polyunsaturated fat 36.2%
Carbohydrate 10.9%
Oleic 18:1 (Omega-9) 5.8%
Linoleic 18:2 (Omega-6) 27.56%
Linolenic 18:3 (Omega-3) 8.68%
Cholesterol 0.0%
Total dietary fiber 6.0%
Vitamin A (B-Carotene) 4 IU/100 g
Thiamine (Vit B1) 1.38 mg/100 g
Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.33 mg/100 g
Vitamin B6 0.12 mg/100 g
Vitamin C 1.0 mg/100 g
Vitamin D 2277.5 IU/100 g
Vitamin E (dl-A-Tocopherol) 8.96 IU/100 g
Sodium 9.0 mg/100 g
Calcium 74.0 mg/100 g
Iron 4.7 mg/100 g

Here are some examples of commercial foods made with Hemp:

For something tasty and good for you, try these recipes:

HempNut™ Waffles
1-1/2 c oat flakes
1-1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 c HempNut™
1/4 tsp salt
1 TBL vanilla extract
1 TBL vegetable or HempNut oil
2 - 3 c water
Mix all the ingredients together, ladle onto a hot greased waffle iron and bake till ready. Serve with maple syrup.


Vegan Hemp Slaw
2 heads organic cabbage
2 cups Veganaise
1/4 cup sweet balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. fresh ground black pepper
2 cups hulled hempseed
Finely grate cabbage then add other ingredients and mix well. You may want to adjust amount of veganaise, salt, and pepper to your taste.