Paprika vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and sage:
- Both sage and paprika are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sage has 5 times less sugar than paprika.
- Sage has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sage and paprika are high in calories. Sage has 12% more calories than paprika - sage has 315 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is similar to sage for protein, carbs and fat. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 55% |
| Fat | 31% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sage and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Sage has 12% more carbohydrates than paprika - sage has 60.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sage and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 15% more dietary fiber than paprika - sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sage has 5 times less sugar than paprika - sage has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both sage and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 33% more protein than sage - sage has 10.6g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and paprika has 70% less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 35 times more Vitamin C than paprika - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sage and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 735% more Vitamin A than sage - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both sage and paprika are high in Vitamin E. Paprika has 289% more Vitamin E than sage - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 20 times more Vitamin K than paprika - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both paprika and sage contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Paprika | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sage and paprika are high in calcium. Sage has 621% more calcium than paprika - sage has 1652mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both sage and paprika are high in iron. Sage has 33% more iron than paprika - sage has 28.1mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both sage and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - sage has 1070mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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,
| Paprika | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 3485 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sage has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 1.23 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 1.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than sage per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.53 G |
| Total | 7.361 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 paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sage and paprika are high in calories. Sage has 10% more calories than paprika - sage has 315 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does sage or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both sage and paprika are high in carbohydrates. sage has 10% more carbohydrates than paprika - sage has 60.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does sage or paprika contain more calcium?
Both sage and paprika are high in calcium. Sage has 620% more calcium than paprika - sage has 1652mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does sage or paprika contain more iron?
Both sage and paprika are high in iron. Sage has 30% more iron than paprika - sage has 28.1mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does sage or paprika contain more potassium?
Both sage and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - sage has 1070mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.