Chickpeas vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and sage:
- Both sage and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chickpea 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: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sage and chickpeas are high in calories. Sage has 92% more calories than chickpea - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 55% |
| Fat | 14% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and chickpea has 55% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and chickpeas are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 430% more dietary fiber than chickpea - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both sage and chickpeas are high in protein. Sage has 20% more protein than chickpea - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and chickpea has 96% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 23 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 294 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 20 times more Vitamin E than chickpea - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 427 times more Vitamin K than chickpea - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chickpea contains more pantothenic acid. Both chickpeas and sage contain significant amounts of folate.
| Chickpeas | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sage and chickpeas are high in calcium. Sage has 32 times more calcium than chickpea - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Both sage and chickpeas are high in iron. Sage has 873% more iron than chickpea - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and chickpeas are high in potassium. Sage has 268% more potassium than chickpea - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 1.113 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.
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FAQ
Does sage or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sage and chickpeas are high in calories. Sage has 90% more calories than chickpea - sage has 315 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does sage or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and chickpea has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both sage and chickpeas are high in calcium. Sage has 32 times more calcium than chickpea - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
Does sage or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both sage and chickpeas are high in iron. Sage has 870% more iron than chickpea - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
Does sage or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both sage and chickpeas are high in potassium. Sage has 270% more potassium than chickpea - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.