Chia seeds are small, round, dark in color, and harder in texture than hemp seeds, which are light in color, soft/easy to chew and have a nutty taste. In terms of nutrition, chia seeds are much higher in fiber than hemp seeds, while hemp trumps chia seeds in the protein department.
What’s more, Davar explains that because hemp seeds are higher in fatty acids (both omega 6 and 3s), they’re slightly higher in calories than other seeds, like chia, but they’re easier to digest as a topper to meals and snacks, whereas chia seeds require soaking for optimal absorption.
