Cumin vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and sage:
- Both cumin and sage are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sage has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- 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: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and sage are high in calories. Cumin has 19% more calories than sage - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to sage for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Sage | |
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| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 55% |
| Fat | 46% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and sage are high in carbohydrates. Sage has 37% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 284% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and sage are high in protein. Cumin has 68% more protein than sage - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and cumin has 78% less saturated fat than sage - cumin has 1.5g 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 321% more Vitamin C than cumin - cumin has 7.7mg 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 361% more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sage has 295ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 125% more Vitamin E than cumin - cumin has 3.3mg 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 316 times more Vitamin K than cumin - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cumin and sage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Cumin | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 77% more calcium than cumin - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and sage are high in iron. Cumin has 136% more iron than sage - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and sage are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cumin | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 3485 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 3.103 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 cumin or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and sage are high in calories. Cumin has 20% more calories than sage - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does cumin or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and sage are high in carbohydrates. sage has 40% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or sage contain more calcium?
Both cumin and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 80% more calcium than cumin - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does cumin or sage contain more iron?
Both cumin and sage are high in iron. Cumin has 140% more iron than sage - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does cumin or sage contain more potassium?
Both cumin and sage are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.