Whole hempseeds contain 20% soluble and 80% insoluble fiber. Both types of fiber are important for digestion. Because hemp hearts lack the fibrous shell, they are lower in fiber and other nutrients than whole hemp seeds.  

Hemp seeds are also rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).  GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid that has been shown to have many health benefits. A 2016 study found that GLA has strong anti-inflammatory properties.

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Hemp seeds contain a 3-to-1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids.  This is considered an optimal ratio for heart and brain health. Hemp seeds are a rich source of nutrients, and pound for pound can be considered the most nutrient packed seed on the planet and they are over 30% protein by weight. 

Moreover, Hemp seed oils are high in EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) which are just beginning to be understood. Technically a nut, it can be eaten raw or used to make milk, oil, meat & cheese substitutes, and even a supplemental protein powder.