Filet O Fish vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
filet o fish
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and sage:
- Both filet o fish and sage are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more dha and epa than sage.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, filet o fish contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and sage are high in calories. Sage has 12% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to sage for protein. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 55% |
| Fat | 47% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 57% less carbohydrates than sage - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sage is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and sage are high in protein. Filet o fish has a little more protein (6%) than sage by weight - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and filet o fish has 60% less saturated fat than sage - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and sage are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and sage does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sage has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg 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 107 times more Vitamin C than filet o fish - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than filet o fish - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 539% more Vitamin E than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.2mg 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 348 times more Vitamin K than filet o fish - filet o fish has 4.9ug 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, filet o fish contains more Vitamin B12.
| Filet O Fish | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 274 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 12 times more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 386% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more DHA and EPA than sage per 100 grams. Both filet o fish and sage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Filet O Fish | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 1.23 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 5.193 G | 0.53 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: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and sage are high in calories. Sage has 10% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does filet o fish or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sage - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or sage contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 12 times more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does filet o fish or sage contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 390% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.