Figs vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and sage:
- Both sage and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and fig has 77% less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Sage | |
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| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 55% |
| Fat | 3% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and fig has 68% less carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and figs are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 12 times more dietary fiber than fig - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage has signficantly less sugar than fig - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than fig - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and fig has 99% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than fig - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 41 times more Vitamin A than fig - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 67 times more Vitamin E than fig - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 363 times more Vitamin K than fig - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid.
| Figs | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 46 times more calcium than fig - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 75 times more iron than fig - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and figs are high in potassium. Sage has 361% more potassium than fig - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sage has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.53 G |
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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 figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and fig has 80% less calories than sage - sage has 315 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does sage or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and fig has 70% fewer carbohydrates than sage - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or figs contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 46 times more calcium than fig - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does sage or figs contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 75 times more iron than fig - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
Does sage or figs contain more potassium?
Both sage and figs are high in potassium. Sage has 360% more potassium than fig - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.