How does hemp protein vs other protein powders look like? Let’s compare a basic hemp protein powder to other forms of protein.
In general, hemp is great for protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids, for building healthy skin and hair, lean muscle and strong bones.
Much of the soy that is grown is GMO and grown with herbicides and pesticides.
Whey is often cut with other ingredients or isolated, leaving much of the essential co-factors and micro-nutrients left out.
Take a look at this chart to get a good idea hemp compares to Soy and Whey, as it relates to digestion, fat content, potential allergens and processing methods.
HEMP |
SOY |
WHEY |
PLANT BASED PROTEIN |
LEGUME BASED PROTEIN |
ANIMAL BASED PROTEIN |
Naturally grown hemp seed with highest quality globulin Edistin / Albumin type protein | 95% or more of all Soy beans is GMO Genetically Modified and is treated with Hexane for fat removal | Is a by product of cheese production – once known as toxic to landfill sites |
DIGESTION |
DIGESTION |
DIGESTION |
Easily Digestible with no enzyme inhibitors | Contains enzyme inhibitors. Oligosaccharides cause stomach and gas due to poor digestion | Hard to digest with known side affects relating to bowel toxicity |
GOOD FATS |
GOOD FATS |
GOOD FATS |
Contains the perfect 1:3 ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 and mon-unsaturate Omega 9 for human body usage / needs | No EFA’s. Fat has been removed using Hexane and is toxic to the human body | Whey protein contains No EFA;s and is high in saturated fat and cholesterol |
ALLERGENS |
ALLERGENS |
ALLERGENS |
No GMO, No Lactose, No Soya, No Artificial Flavours or colors and no enzyme inhibitors | Known digestive challenges, bloating and reported allergies from toxins from growing and processing | complex protein that is difficult to digest. Cows have 4 stomachs, we have 1. Mothers milk is very different from cows milk that is mucous forming for humans |
GENETICALLY MODIFIED |
GENETICALLY MODIFIED |
GENETICALLY MODIFIED |
Naturally Grown -no GMO | 95% of all SOY is GMO | Animals producing dairy are fed 80% GMO grains & GMO corn |
NON HEATED PRODUCTION |
HEATED PRODUCTION |
HEATED PRODUCTION |
We are RAW – low heat is used in the production of Omega Hemp Seed Foods – enzymes are in tact! | Heated during production which destroys proteins ability to serve as enzymes | Most heated during production which destroys proteins ability to serve as enzymes |
CHLOROPHYLL |
CHLOROPHYLL |
CHLOROPHYLL |
Is the best and most powerful way to build strong blood, tissue, bones | Yep that’s right no Chlorophyll here | Yep that’s right no Chlorophyll here |
Source: HempCo Canada Superfoods
If you want to learn more about hemp protein check out this blog post on the Essential Benefits of Hemp Protein.