Cornstarch vs. Sage

Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Sage


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

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

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

  • Both cornstarch and sage are high in calories and carbohydrates.
  • Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
  • Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) 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 cornstarch and sage are high in calories. Cornstarch has 21% more calories than sage - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:99:0 and for sage, 11:61:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cornstarch Sage
Protein ~ 11%
Carbohydrates 99% 61%
Fat ~ 29%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both cornstarch and sage are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 50% more carbohydrates than sage - cornstarch has 91.3g 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 43 times more dietary fiber than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cornstarch has less sugar than sage - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Sage is a great source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sage is high in saturated fat and cornstarch has 100% less saturated fat than sage - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sage has 7g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cornstarch - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than cornstarch - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cornstarch - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Cornstarch Sage
Thiamin ~ 0.754 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.336 MG
Niacin ~ 5.72 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 2.69 MG
Folate ~ 274 UG

Minerals

calcium

Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 825 times more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.

iron

Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 58 times more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.

potassium

Sage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 355 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Cornstarch Sage
linoleic acid 0.025 G 0.53 G
Total 0.025 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) .

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FAQ

Does cornstarch or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cornstarch and sage are high in calories. Cornstarch has 20% more calories than sage - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.

Does cornstarch or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornstarch and sage are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 50% more carbohydrates than sage - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.

Does cornstarch or sage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 825 times more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.

Does cornstarch or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 58 times more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.

Does cornstarch or sage contain more potassium?
Sage is a rich source of potassium and it has 355 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.