hemp vs cashmere: Protein

hemp: 0 g / 100 g. cashmere: 0 g / 100 g.

hemp vs cashmere: Climate impact

hemp: 2.2 kg CO₂e / kg. cashmere: 28 kg CO₂e / kg.

hemp vs cashmere: Water use

hemp: 2400 L / kg. cashmere: 25000 L / kg.

hemp vs cashmere: Land use

hemp: 1.5 m² / kg. cashmere: 400 m² / kg.

hemp vs cashmere: Saturated fat

hemp: 0 g / 100 g. cashmere: 0 g / 100 g.

hemp vs cashmere: Fibre

hemp: 0 g / 100 g. cashmere: 0 g / 100 g.

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hemp vs cashmere

How hemp and cashmere compare on protein, climate impact, water use, land use, saturated fat and fibre — with a clear verdict.

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The numbers

The numbers	hemp	cashmere
Protein (g / 100 g)	0	0
Climate impact (kg CO₂e / kg)	2.2	28
Water use (L / kg)	2400	25000
Land use (m² / kg)	1.5	400
Saturated fat (g / 100 g)	0	0
Fibre (g / 100 g)	0	0

The verdict

hemp is the better everyday choice. It uses less land and water and carries a smaller carbon footprint than cashmere, while covering the same role on the plate. If protein density is your priority, adjust portion size rather than going back to cashmere.

Sources: Poore & Nemecek (Science, 2018), FAO, USDA FoodData Central, Mekonnen & Hoekstra (2011).

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