Sage vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Sage and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sage
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sage and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 104% more calories than sage - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sage is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Sage has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sage | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 18% |
| Fat | 31% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 53% less carbohydrates than sage - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 143% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 35% more protein than sage - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 359% more saturated fat than sage - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 17 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 175 times more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sage | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.754 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.336 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 5.72 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.69 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 15 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in iron. Sage has 62% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 29% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Sage | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3485 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Sage | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.23 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 1.23 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Sage | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.53 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.53 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sage (Spices, sage, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more calories than sage - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than sage - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sage contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 15 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sage contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in iron. Sage has 60% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sage contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 30% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.