Cayenne Pepper vs. Sage

Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Sage


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cayenne pepper versus sage (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and sage:

  • Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Sage has 5 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
  • Sage has more thiamin and folate, however, cayenne pepper contains more riboflavin.
  • Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and sage is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is very similar to sage for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to sage for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for sage, 11:61:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Sage
Protein 11% 11%
Carbohydrates 53% 61%
Fat 36% 29%
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carbohydrates

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in carbohydrates. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for carbohydrates - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 48% more dietary fiber than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Sage has 5 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in protein. Cayenne pepper has 13% more protein than sage - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sage is high in saturated fat and cayenne pepper has 54% less saturated fat than sage - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 136% more Vitamin C than sage - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 605% more Vitamin A than sage - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sage has 295ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 299% more Vitamin E than sage - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg 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 20 times more Vitamin K than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Sage has more thiamin and folate, however, cayenne pepper contains more riboflavin. Both cayenne pepper and sage contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.

Cayenne Pepper Sage
Thiamin 0.328 MG 0.754 MG
Riboflavin 0.919 MG 0.336 MG
Niacin 8.701 MG 5.72 MG
Vitamin B6 2.45 MG 2.69 MG
Folate 106 UG 274 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 10 times more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.

iron

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in iron. Sage has 261% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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,

Cayenne Pepper Sage
beta-carotene 21840 UG 3485 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 13157 UG 1895 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both cayenne pepper and sage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Cayenne Pepper Sage
alpha linoleic acid 0.66 G 1.23 G
Total 0.66 G 1.23 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Sage
linoleic acid 7.71 G 0.53 G
Total 7.71 G 0.53 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) .

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FAQ

Does cayenne pepper or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is quite similar to sage for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.

Does cayenne pepper or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and sage are high in carbohydrates. cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for carbohydrates - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.

Does cayenne pepper or sage contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 10 times more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.

Does cayenne pepper or sage contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in iron. Sage has 260% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.

Does cayenne pepper or sage contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and sage are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.