[Meg]

Hemp and quinoa are new to me (though I've had a salad with quinoa in it) - can you tell us something about them?

[Mel]

From what I've read, hemp seems to be a better source of a good balance of omega fats than protein, although it is listed as a complete protein. The nutritional info depends on the source. Different strains are bred for more or less oils. Here's the only actual numbers that I found:
From http://www.veganessentials.com/catal...-by-nutiva.htm
Shelled hemp seeds are a delicious raw, vegan, low carb, and gluten free source of Essential Fatty Acids and Essential Amino Acids (live plant protein). High in antioxidants such as naturally occurring chlorophyll and vitamin E complex (tocopherols & tocotrienols), 33% protein and 40% Essential Fats, these hemp seeds are whole food nutrition. These taste delicious straight from the can, or mix in soups, salads, cereal, or bake into your own breads for the added healthy benefits! 10 oz. bag is $8.95.

Ingredients: 100% raw shelled hemp seed

Nutritional information:
Serving size – 2 tbsp (19g)
Servings per container – 15
Calories per serving – 110
Total fat – 8g (1g saturated, 0g trans fat)
Sodium – 0mg
Total carbohydrate – 2g (1g fiber, less than 1g sugars)
Protein – 6g
Omega-6 LA – 5g
Omega-3 ALA – 2g
Super Omega-6 GLA – 0.4g
Super Omega-3 SDA – 0.2g

Here is the data on quinoa:



Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: (100 grams)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 374
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 21mg 0%
Total Carboydrates 69g 22%
Dietary Fiber 6g ~
Sugars 0g ~
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Iron 51% Calcium 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs

Sorry about the format! This has waaaaay too many carbs for the meager amount of protein for most of us here.

Mel

[Yogini]

I am a BIG hemp protein powder fan! Check out the nutritional information below and note the actual NET carbs is ZERO (yipee!) due to the fiber content being equal to the carb content!

From the 'Nutiva' site:

Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder

Ingredients: 100% raw organic hemp protein powder*. NO hexane, gluten, dairy, lactose or sweeteners.

Amino Acid Profile:
Aspartic Acid 4.36 g/100 g
Glutamic Acid 7.10 g/100 g
Serine 2.14 g/100 g
Glycine 1.34 g/100 g
Histidine 1.24 g/100 g
Arginine 6.15 g/100 g
Threonine 1.65 g/100 g
Alanine 1.39 g/100 g
Proline 1.53 g/100 g
Tyrosine 1.00 g/100 g
Valine 1.64 g/100 g
Methionine 0.79 g/100 g
Cystine 0.60 g/100 g
Isoleucine 1.22 g/100 g
Leucine 2.02 g/100 g
Phenylalanine 1.29 g/100 g
Lysine 0.96 g/100 g
Tryptophan 0.38 g/100 g


As far as quinoa being too high in carbs for those here that may be true but I was only speaking about it being a complete and natural plant-based source of protein, although with stats like 8% fat, 22% carbs and 26% protein with high iron, a nice amount of calcium and fiber to boot, it works for me but I'm not follwoing a low carb diet (just a no highly processed carb diet)

(The thumbnail is the stats for hemp protein powder)

[Yogini]

Originally Posted by Meg

Hemp and quinoa are new to me (though I've had a salad with quinoa in it) - can you tell us something about them?

Yes, see above and what I can also say is that I LOVE them both. They really satisfy my hunger (the ratios work for me) and I like that they are cholesterol-free and have fiber (not many protein sources can offer those stats).

[Yogini]

Here's the quinoa I especially like.

A serving has 180 calories, 15% of the RDA of Iron, Riboflavin, Magnesium and Zinc and boasts the following stats: 3.5 g. fat, 11 g fiber (22 of carbohydrate before subtracting the fiber grams) and 7 g of protein.

What a 'Superfood'!