Complete vegetable proteins are hard to find, but they do exist. The protein derived from hemp seeds is a complete vegetable protein which contains fiber, phytosterols and beneficial omega-3's, -6's and -9's.
Protein Composition
Hemp protein contains all of the essential amino acids - including the nine amino acids that your body cannot produce on its own. Hemp protein is comprised of two globular proteins, albumin and edestine, which closely resemble the structure of protein in your blood making it readily digestible. Hemp protein products contain around 15 g of protein per serving.
Fat Content
Total fat content in hemp protein products is naturally low, weighing in at around 3 grams. Hemp is a good source of highly unsaturated fats, and naturally contains an optimal ratio of omega 6 fatty acids to omega 3 fatty acids, of 3 to 1 or less.
Calories
Hemp protein provides around 120 to 130 calories per serving, depending upon the brand. Hemp protein is naturally high in fiber, both soluble and insoluble, averaging 10 to 14 g per serving.
Minerals
Hemp protein is also a good source of iron, containing 2 to 3 mg. Hemp protein provides 48 percent of the recommended daily value of magnesium at 100 to 200 mg per serving.
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