Ingredient swap
Hemp Hearts vs Peanut Butter
Hemp Hearts has 31.6 g protein and 553 calories per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g and 588. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of hemp hearts (160 g) ≈ ½ cup of peanut butter.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Hemp Hearts | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 better | 588 |
| Protein | 31.6 gbetter | 25 g |
| Carbs | 8.7 gbetter | 20 g |
| Fat | 48.8 g | 50 g |
| Fiber | 4 g | 6 gbetter |
| Sugar | 1.5 gbetter | 9.2 g |
| Sodium | 5 mgbetter | 459 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 160 g | 258 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 peanut butter instead of hemp hearts?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of hemp hearts (160 g) ≈ ½ cup of peanut butter.
Which has more protein?
Hemp Hearts, with 31.6 g per 100 g versus 25 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Hemp Hearts, with 553 calories per 100 g.