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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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 heavier in fat and similar to sage for protein and carbs. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 55% |
| Fat | 36% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
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
protein
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 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: 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.