High-Protein Nut and Seed Products Foods
Compare 15 popular nut and seed products by protein content: Hemp Seed (31.6g), Pumpkin Seeds (30.2g), Almond Flour (26.2g). USDA-verified nutrition data ranked from highest to lowest protein per 100g.
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Protein Quality Note: We rank foods by total protein quantity. Be aware that animal sources (Meat, Dairy, Eggs) are "Complete Proteins" that your body absorbs easily, while some plant sources may be less efficient.
#1
Hemp Seed
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein31.6g
Calories553
Fat Content
48.8gHigh Fat
Protein %23%
#2
Pumpkin Seeds
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein30.2g
Calories559
Fat Content
49.0gHigh Fat
Protein %22%
#3
Almond Flour
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein26.2g
Calories622
Fat Content
50.2gHigh Fat
Protein %17%
#4
Almonds (Whole)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein21.5g
Calories626
Fat Content
51.1gHigh Fat
Protein %14%
#5
Pistachio Nuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein20.5g
Calories598
Fat Content
45.0gHigh Fat
Protein %14%
#6
Flaxseed Ground
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein18.0g
Calories545
Fat Content
37.3gHigh Fat
Protein %13%
#7
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein17.7g
Calories573
Fat Content
49.7gHigh Fat
Protein %12%
#8
Cashew Nuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein17.4g
Calories565
Fat Content
38.9gHigh Fat
Protein %12%
#9
Coconut Flour
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein16.1g
Calories438
Fat Content
15.3gHigh Fat
Protein %15%
#10
Pine Nuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein15.7g
Calories689
Fat Content
61.3gHigh Fat
Protein %9%
#11
Brazilnuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein15.0g
Calories664
Fat Content
57.4gHigh Fat
Protein %9%
#12
Hazelnuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein14.9g
Calories628
Fat Content
60.8gHigh Fat
Protein %10%
#13
Walnuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein14.6g
Calories730
Fat Content
69.7gHigh Fat
Protein %8%
#14
Raw Pecans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein9.2g
Calories691
Fat Content
72.0gHigh Fat
Protein %5%
#15
Macadamia Nuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein7.8g
Calories712
Fat Content
64.9gHigh Fat
Protein %4%