Macadamia Nut vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macadamia nut
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and sage:
- Both macadamia nut and sage are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Sage has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, macadamia nut contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 128% more calories than sage - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sage per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Sage | |
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| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 55% |
| Fat | 89% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 78% less carbohydrates than sage - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 404% more dietary fiber than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 36% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 70% more saturated fat than sage - macadamia nut has 11.9g 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 45 times more Vitamin C than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 12 times more Vitamin E than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.57mg 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 more Vitamin K than macadamia nut - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, macadamia nut contains more pantothenic acid. Both macadamia nut and sage contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Macadamia Nut | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 22 times more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in iron. Sage has 961% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 195% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.196 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.196 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.944 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 3.247 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: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and sage are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 130% more calories than sage - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does macadamia nut or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than sage - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does macadamia nut or sage contain more calcium?
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in calcium. Sage has 22 times more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or sage contain more iron?
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in iron. Sage has 960% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does macadamia nut or sage contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 200% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.